Malaysia

Penang Syariah Judiciary Dept implements anti-corruption system

Move aims to increase level of governance integrity, curb corrupt practices

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 10 Dec 2021 5:51PM

Penang Syariah Judiciary Dept implements anti-corruption system
The Anti-Corruption Management System is a prevention method to identify, understand and avoid corruption and abuse of power among department staff, says Chief syarie judge Datuk Muhamad Abdul Karim Wahab. – Penang Syariah Judiciary Dept Facebook pic, December 10, 2021

GEORGE TOWN – The Penang Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSNPP) implements the Anti-Corruption Management System (SPAR) MS ISO 37001: 2016 as an anti-corruption standard to increase the level of governance integrity.

Chief syarie judge Datuk Muhamad Abdul Karim Wahab said SPAR is also a prevention method to identify, understand and avoid corruption and abuse of power among the department staff and to strengthen integrity in the organisation.

“We are launching SPAR today to clarify the state Syariah Judiciary Department’s policy on the prohibition of any form of corruption, abuse of power, conflict of interest and false claims in line with the provisions under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act and other relevant acts and regulations.

“Cultivating integrity among the staff is most important as it is the cornerstone in delivering quality services to the community and the parties who deal with us,” he said at the launching of SPAR by Deputy Chief Minister 1 Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman here today.

Muhamad Abdul Karim said SPAR is one of the commitments of the department staff in supporting the Penang government’s intention to eradicate integrity violations, especially corruption, as well as to strengthen good governance and public service delivery system.

Meanwhile, Zakiyuddin said department is the first Syariah Judiciary Department in Malaysia to use SPAR.

He also hopes that the implementation of SPAR will help curb corruption among all walks of life and create a corruption-free work culture in Penang.

“The efforts and determination to implement SPAR, which is used as a guide in implementing the daily work process are highly commended,” he said. – Bernama, December 10, 2021

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