PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has gained international recognition after being named a finalist in four major categories of the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026 organised by the International Compliance Association (ICA)
Making its debut in the awards, the MACC was shortlisted in the Compliance Leader of the Year category through the nomination of Investigation Division Branch C head Mohd Shukri Mohd Said, while Mohammad Nazree Mansor was named a finalist in the Rising Star Award category.
The commission was also shortlisted in two organisational categories, namely Compliance Team of the Year and Small Compliance Team of the Year (Less Than Seven Team Members).
MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar said the nominations were a significant recognition of the commission's continued commitment to strengthening integrity, compliance, governance and anti-corruption efforts.
“I hope this achievement will serve as a catalyst for the MACC to continue striving for excellence at both the national and international levels,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, Mohd Shukri described the nomination as a great honour for the MACC and a reflection of the commission's ongoing efforts to promote integrity, compliance and good governance.
“This recognition not only elevates the MACC's standing on the international stage, but also reflects the dedication and professionalism of its officers in advancing the nation's anti-corruption agenda,” he said.
For Mohammad Nazree, the Rising Star Award nomination is a motivation for him to further enhance his professional competencies and contribute more significantly towards strengthening integrity, governance and anti-corruption initiatives in the public service.
The winners of the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026 are scheduled to be announced during a virtual awards ceremony on July 21.
The ICA Compliance Awards APAC is a professional recognition programme that honours excellence, innovation, collaboration and best practices in compliance, integrity, governance and financial crime prevention across the Asia-Pacific region.
Since its establishment in 2001, the ICA has helped raise professional standards among more than 160,000 practitioners worldwide through internationally recognised training programmes and professional qualifications.
-- BERNAMA
