Consider unconventional approaches to curb leakages, urges social activist

KUALA LUMPUR: A whistleblower incentive programme and the use of advanced data analytics are among efforts that should be considered to curb cases of malfeasance by officials in ministries, departments, agencies and government-linked companies, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Integrity Institute of Malaysia member said since traditional checks and balances have failed to produce...

Ulu Tiram attack: Beef up security at public places, urges Lee Lem Thye

PETALING JAYA: Following the deadly attack in Ulu Tiram police station by a Jemaah Islamiah-linked attacker, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for security in public places to be beefed up. The Alliance for A Safe Community chairman said that random acts of terrorism can take place anywhere stemming from extremism and radicalisation of groups. "The...

Respect the King’s wishes, urges Lee Lam Thye on socks issue

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's call for all parties to stop exploiting the controversial socks issue should be respected and heeded, says Malaysian Unity Foundation trustee Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. He said it was time to put the socks issue to rest and leave the matter to the authorities. "Any attempt to...

Societal, systemic changes needed to protect children in cars, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: The deaths of children accidentally left in vehicles should be addressed through systemic, technological and societal changes that protect children and support parents, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said there has been an outpouring of grief following the death of a toddler left in a...