KUALA LUMPUR – The recently launched Gerakan Sinar Rasuah Busters campaign aims to raise awareness among Malaysians about the issue of corruption, said Karangkraf Media Group chairman Datuk Dr Hussamuddin Yaacub.
He said through the campaign, it is hoped that the people can be the eyes and ears of the authorities, and have the courage to report misconduct and corrupt practices.
“The issue of corruption has become worse, like an infectious disease that knows no bounds. We must put a stop to this issue because corruption can destroy a nation,” he said when appearing as a guest in the Bual Bicara programme entitled Jihad Hapuskan Rasuah aired on Bernama TV last night.
Hussamuddin said that in curtailing corruption, people should be aware that it entails a deep understanding of ethical and moral issues and a strong commitment to value systems.
He was previously reported to have said that the campaign, which currently involves Sinar Harian staff, will be open to the public.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) assistant commissioner Celemans Kasim, who is also a panellist in the programme, stressed that the agency will not compromise with corruption and malpractice involving Malaysians, regardless of their statuses.
“Whether they are ‘ikan bilis’ (small fry) or sharks, if the MACC investigation proves that a person is guilty, they will be charged in court in accordance with existing legal processes,” he said. – Bernama, January 26, 2021
