MACC mandates asset declarations as chief commissioner reinforces integrity drive

THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has directed all its officers to complete mandatory asset declarations within one month as part of a broader effort to strengthen governance, accountability and institutional integrity under its new leadership.

Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the exercise takes immediate effect and will be implemented in accordance with the MACC Information Confidentiality Circular and the agency's Asset Declaration Circular.

The directive was issued during the Meeting of MACC Directors at the commission's headquarters, his first official meeting with divisional heads since assuming office on 13 May.

Abd Halim said the asset declaration initiative forms part of wider efforts to enhance transparency and reinforce sound governance practices across the organisation.

He also instructed senior management to cultivate a positive workplace culture, develop future leadership talent and establish a clear strategic direction for the commission.

He stressed that the effectiveness of the MACC should be measured not only by its operational achievements but also by the quality of its internal management.

"Management efficiency is the primary benchmark of an organisation's success, extending beyond operational achievements alone. The success of this organisation should not be measured solely by its operational accomplishments, but also by the effectiveness of its management.

"Therefore, directors must nurture the talents of officers under their supervision, cultivate a positive workplace culture and ensure there is a clear sense of direction," he said in a statement.

Abd Halim said the commission remained committed to strengthening its strategic management, organisational direction and accountable governance.

He also instructed officers who had undergone overseas training programmes to share their knowledge with colleagues in order to enhance the commission's collective capabilities.

"Every member of the workforce must also foster a strong sense of belonging to the organisation, so that they remain proactive in improving and enhancing the MACC's performance, ensuring it continues to be relevant, respected and trusted by the public," he said.

Separately, the MACC represented Malaysia at the Cross-Border Anti-Corruption Enforcement Practitioners Network Conference held at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France.

The commission said the Malaysian delegation was led by Abd Halim, who was accorded the honour of delivering the opening address before a presentation by MACC Anti-Money Laundering Division Director Datuk Norhaizam Muhammad.

The conference, themed "Following the Money: Tracking Corrupt Assets and Halting Illicit Financial Flows", was held from 23 to 24 June and brought together law enforcement officers, prosecutors and anti-corruption experts from around the world to exchange experiences and best practices in tackling cross-border corruption, asset tracing and illicit financial flows.

According to the MACC, Abd Halim highlighted the commission's continued commitment to combating corruption through close domestic and international cooperation, particularly in efforts to recover assets linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case. - July 1, 2026