PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The Special Committee on Corruption (JKmR) has called for stronger engagement with civil society and academia in shaping Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts.

The proposal came during JKmR’s third meeting of 2025, chaired by Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) headquarters here yesterday.

Members agreed that external feedback from NGOs, civil society groups, and universities would help ensure a more holistic and inclusive approach to combating corruption.

The meeting also evaluated MACC’s annual performance reports from 2021 to 2024, covering enforcement progress, preventive initiatives, and integrity enhancement.

JKmR further discussed improvements to its own 2024 annual report, particularly on transparency and performance measurement.

A site visit to MACC facilities, including the digital forensics lab and MACC.fm studio, provided members with insight into the agency’s communication and investigative capabilities.

 Malay Mail – Malaysia