MALAYSIA is intensifying its fight against corruption under the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024–2028, launched last year to reinforce integrity across government institutions and restore public confidence in the administration.
Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, deputy chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said the strategy is gaining momentum, serving as a catalyst for major governance reforms.
"NACS is a holistic framework designed to prevent corruption before it occurs, educate the public, and engage every segment of society. It represents our vision for a Malaysia that is free from corruption, upholds integrity, and earns global respect," he said during his address at the NACS Sarawak Edition Conference at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
Since its launch by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Khusairi noted that 20 sub-strategies have been implemented as of October 2025, involving various ministries and agencies.
Key initiatives include drafting the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency Act, introducing integrity and anti-corruption courses at universities, and developing ethics and moral value kits for schools.
Khusairi said the long-term objective is to position Malaysia among the world’s top 25 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033. Anwar has pledged to eliminate corruption to prevent resource leakages and support economic growth as part of his reform agenda.
Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, said the Sarawak government treats integrity not merely as a slogan but as a fundamental part of its governance culture.
The one-day conference was organised by the School of Professional and Executive Education Development (SPEED) at Asia e University (AeU) and the Sarawak Business Events Association (SBE), in collaboration with the MACC and the Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (Unionns). - November 7, 2025
