AIGA 2025: MBPG, Duopharma Biotech Receive Prime Minister’s Award

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) and Duopharma Biotech Bhd were named recipients of the Prime Minister’s Award in the public and private sector categories, respectively, at the 2025 Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA).

The awards were presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following his address at the Majlis Amanat Perdana Integriti Nasional (MAPIN) which marked the launch of National Integrity Month, observed every November.

Both organisations were recognised for their commitment to embedding integrity, good governance and anti-corruption principles into their operations. Each received a certificate, trophy and RM50,000 in prize money.

MBPG Mayor Datin Paduka Hazlina Jalil said the council remains committed to upholding transparency and accountability in delivering services to Pasir Gudang residents.

“Former mayor Datuk Mustafa Kamal laid a solid foundation in governance and integrity. It is now my responsibility to build on that legacy and continuously enhance efficiency and transparency,” she told reporters after the awards ceremony.

She also expressed gratitude to previous leaders and MBPG staff for their role in fostering a strong culture of integrity.

Also present were Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz, Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

-- BERNAMA