New C4 Center report warns governance weaknesses in steel industry could jeopardise Malaysia’s climate targets
Existing governance gaps in Malaysia’s steel industry pose significant risks of undermining the country’s climate commitments, unless stronger transparency and regulatory reforms are implemented. While contributing over RM28 billion to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing more than 280,000 workers, the steel industry remains highly carbon intensive, standing as one of Malaysia’s largest greenhouse gas […]
A Parliamentary Select Committee must review all aspects of the Constitution Amendment Bill separating the role of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT2 MARCH 2026 We, the undersigned civil society organisations, are grateful to note that a majority of Dewan Rakyat MPs share many of the concerns raised by civil society regarding the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 (D.R. 5/2026). MPs from PKR, Opposition MPs, and numerous MPs from across different political parties whom we consulted […]
Jawatankuasa Pilihan Parlimen Perlu Teliti Semua Setiap Aspek RUU Pindaan Perlembagaan Bagi Pemisahan Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya
Kenyataan Media Bersama2 Mac 2026 Kami, kumpulan masyarakat sivil yang bertandatangan di bawah, berterima kasih kepada majoriti Ahli Dewan Rakyat yang menggemakan kebimbangan yang dilontarkan oleh kumpulan masyarakat sivil berkaitan RUU Perlembagaan (Pindaan) (D.R. 5/2026). Ahli Parlimen daripada Keadilan, Pembangkang dan Ahli-Ahli Parlimen yang lain daripada pelbagai parti politik yang telah kami temui dalam libat […]
All MPs and Senators should support PM 10-Year Tenure Limit
CSO Joint StatementDate: 28 February 2026 We the undersigned organisations call upon all 222 members of Dewan Rakyat and 58 members of Dewan Negara to vote for the Constitutional Amendment Bill on Article 43 to introduce a 10-year tenure limit for Prime Minister. The Amendment Bill is ConstitutionalWe categorically dismiss any misleading claim that the […]
RUU PEMISAHAN PEGUAM NEGARA DAN PENDAKWA RAYA DIRANGKA TANPA MEKANISME AKAUNTABILITI PARLIMEN
Kenyataan Media Bersama23 Februari 2026 Kami kumpulan masyarakat sivil yang bertandatangan di bawah, mengambil maklum pembentangan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) 5/2026 bagi memisahkan peranan Peguam Negara dan Pendakwa Raya. Kami juga telah mengikuti taklimat yang disampaikan oleh Peguam Negara Tan Sri Dusuki Mokhtar yang turut dihadiri oleh Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Undang-Undang) Datuk […]
JOINT STATEMENT: To restore Public Confidence, Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat must lead Independent Probe into MACC and Azam Baki, and the Public Prosecutor and MACC must be Accountable to Parliament
We, the undersigned civil society groups, call upon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to initiate the formation of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) or some other form of independent panel, led by an eminent and respected person such as former Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat to investigate the allegations of abuse of power, […]
Bloomberg’s latest MACC exposé: PMX cannot continue to dismiss deeply disturbing allegations
12 FEBRUARY 2026 PRESS STATEMENT On 12 February 2026, following up on their recent exposé of Azam Baki’s shareholding, Bloomberg released another report detailing alleged collusion between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and a group of businesspersons. The report alleged that top officials in the MACC had taken part in schemes orchestrated by a network […]
Corruption Perception Index (CPI): The Madani Government is running out of time to achieve top-27 ranking by 2028
11 FEBRUARY 2026 PRESS STATEMENT The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) takes note of Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025, which saw Malaysia improve its score by two points at 52 out of 100 points, and move up three places to 54 out of 180 countries. These findings indicate a […]
Shareholding Scandal 2.0: Suspend and investigate Azam Baki immediately
PRESS STATEMENT 11 FEBRUARY 2026 On 10 February 2026, Bloomberg reported that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki currently retains 17.7 million shares in financial services company Velocity Capital Partners Berhad, equivalent to a 1.7% stake. The shares are worth approximately RM800,000. However, Malaysian public servants are prohibited from purchasing shares in a […]
Political leaders must stop dilly-dallying: a binding asset declaration law is long past due
27 JANUARY 2026PRESS STATEMENT In light of recent discussions surrounding the introduction of an asset declaration law, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) reemphasises the importance of a binding and comprehensive asset declaration law in order to ensure transparency and accountability, and to combat corruption at a structural level. Thus, political leaders who continue […]