JKmR Examine MACC's Annual Reports From 2021 To 2024

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Special Committee on Corruption (JKmR) meeting today examined the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Annual Report for the years 2021 to 2024, including achievements in enforcement, prevention initiatives, and efforts to strengthen integrity in the public and private sectors.

In a statement, the JKmR said that the meeting, chaired by Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah at the MACC headquarters here today, was also attended by members of the Special Committee.

Those present were Senator Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz, Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah, Young Syefura Othman, Datuk Lo Su Fui, and Mohd Shafizan Kepli.

"Today's meeting focused on evaluating MACC's performance and the effectiveness of its functional implementation, while maintaining the momentum of JKmR's role as a check-and-balance mechanism for the commission.

"The meeting also proposed that feedback from external parties such as academia, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should also be considered to ensure an inclusive and holistic anti-corruption approach," the statement read.

In an effort to strengthen the preparation of the JKmR Annual Report 2024, the meeting prompted several improvements, including the setting of performance indicators and aspects of transparency in assessing MACC's outcomes.

"Overall, the convening of this meeting reflects JKmR's continuous commitment to ensuring that MACC continues to operate independently, transparently, and professionally, in order to uphold institutional integrity and accountability," according to JKmR.

In conjunction with the meeting, JKmR also informed that a site visit was held, where members were given the opportunity to inspect key operational facilities, namely the MACC.fm broadcasting center, video interview rooms, detention cells (lockup), and the digital forensics laboratory.

"This visit provided the committee members with direct exposure to the methods of delivering integrity and anti-corruption messages through the radio platform, the implementation of recorded interviews, procedures for managing detainees, and the capability of digital forensics in supporting the investigation process of corruption cases," the statement concluded.

-- BERNAMA