Reforms for Transparent and Accountable Political Funding in Malaysia
All political parties to make full public disclosure of the amounts and sources of their financing and expenditure. C4 reiterates that the essence of a transparent, accountable and honest political funding system can only come about with the willingness and preparedness of all political parties to make full public disclosure of the amounts and sources […]
C4 Intern Visits the Parliament
C4 legal interns visits the Parliament and had a short meeting with MP Ong Kian Ming & Sim Tze Sin C4 legal interns visits the Parliament and had a short meeting with MP Ong Kian Ming & Sim Tze Sin
Deforestation in Kelantan: Interviewing Tengku Razaleigh
Illegal land clearing and logging could be the causes of the devastating floods. C4 investigates if there are corruption involved. Cynthia Gabriel visits Tengku Razaleigh to gather information on deforestation in Kelantan. The worst flood in Malaysian history since 1971, hit Malaysia from December 22, 2014 to January 3. More than 200,000 people were displace […]
Sarawak State Good Governance & Corruption Survey Findings
A majority believe that the state of corruption in the state is serious. 56% of respondents say that the level of corruption in Sarawak is serious. 19% believe that corruption levels have increased while 24% believe that corruption levels have stayed the same level as compared to a year ago. The powerpoint is now available […]
Repeal, Review or Stay? Moving from Secrecy to Open Governance
A New FOI Regime and Ammenments to OSA. The powerpoint is now available for download
Political Financing Reforms
Download the report here (19 pages, 7.2mb). Alternative Powerpoint Format download here.
Probe the complaint not the complainant! Amend the secrecy laws
The alleged financial mismanagement and corrupt practices of the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation. MEDIA STATEMENT, 26 NOVEMBER 2015
Analysis of Budget 2016 and the State of Budget Transparency in Malaysia
Following the announcement of Budget 2016, various Members of Parliament and civil society organisations had attempted to point out shortcomings and anomalies in the most recent budget with the intention of recommending improvements to the governance of public resources. Following the announcement of Budget 2016, various Members of Parliament and civil society organisations had attempted […]
Millions poured onto KLIA2 poor workmanship and repairs
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) expenditure of RM76.5 million to repair defects at the KL International Airport 2 (KLIA2) since its operation on May 2014 has certainly raised eyebrows. It’s rather astonishing to learn of this because earlier it was reported that the construction expenses for the new terminal, ballooned from an initial estimate of […]
Selangor’s DEIG must subject itself to the highest forms of governance
The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) views with great interest the recent announcement by Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali to set up A state investment firm, Darul Ehsan Investment Group (DEIG) Sdn Bhd. The surprise move suggested the need to strengthen state assets and restructure all government-linked companies under MBI. C4 urges: 1. […]