MACC Kuala Lumpur and MAPIM strengthen governance and internal controls to safeguard donation funds and enhance transparency.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Islamic Organisations Consultative Council (MAPIM) has reinforced its commitment to integrity and transparency by holding a meeting with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Kuala Lumpur to obtain strategic views and advisory services on governance in the management of donation funds.
Kuala Lumpur MACC director Mohamad Zakkuan Talib said the MACC is not merely an investigative body, but also serves as a comprehensive driver of anti-corruption education and prevention.
He said that MAPIM, as an institution managing public funds or receiving large and continuous donations, faces risks of abuse of power or conflicts of interest if internal controls are not strengthened.
“Weak internal control systems can open the door to misuse of funds, including risks of nepotism or conflicts of interest in procurement processes and project implementation.
“This situation could potentially damage the institution’s reputation and erode public confidence in the fairness and transparency of its management,” he said during a meeting with a MAPIM delegation led by its president Mohd Azmi Abd Hamid at the MACC Kuala Lumpur office here.
During the meeting, MACC Kuala Lumpur outlined the need to implement robust internal control mechanisms, such as checks and balances, segregation of duties, and the requirement for approval at board or independent committee level before financial and procurement decisions are finalised.
Mohamad Zakkuan said the approach aims to close systemic gaps and opportunities for corruption and misappropriation.
Meanwhile, Mohd Azmi said MAPIM intends to seek MACC’s assistance and guidance in expanding anti-corruption awareness among its management and staff.
He said MAPIM’s sources of income include financing, public donation campaigns, as well as allocations from the government, agencies, the corporate sector, and collaborations with non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
“Strengthening governance in the management of donation funds is an important step to ensure internal systems are enhanced to safeguard public trust and ensure that every trust placed in us is managed with full responsibility,” he said.
The Sun Malaysia
