Reviewing the GIACC, a Strong and Independent Entity Needed to Push the Anti-Corruption Agenda; Legislation on appointments of GLCs Necessary.
23 DECEMBER 2022 In light of the recent announcement by the government to review the National Centre for Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption (GIACC) whose key functions were to monitor the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP), The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 center) would like to express that we hold no objections […]
C4 Center Executive Director Cynthia Gabriel receives prestigious Anti-Corruption Champions Award
The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) congratulates our Executive Director, Cynthia Gabriel for receiving the Anti-Corruption Champions Award 2022 and being recognised as an Anti-Corruption Champion by the United States’ State Department! The award this year is given to eight honorees who have demonstrated “leadership, courage and impact in preventing, exposing and […]
Statement: Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Investigations Stained by Flawed MACC
8 DECEMBER 2022 Effectiveness of anti-corruption investigations stained by flawed MACC Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently brought to light various instances of alleged mismanagement of Malaysia’s funds by the previous Perikatan Nasional (PN) government. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seems to have taken up the mantle of investigation, announcing on 6 December 2022 […]
Statement: Alleged Misappropriation of Billions of Ringgit – the Urgent Need for Further Oversight and Transparency
6 DECEMBER 2022 Alleged misappropriation of billions of ringgit – the urgent need for further oversight and transparency Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the previous Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration had allegedly misappropriated tens of billions in ringgit in violation of proper procedure. The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is […]
Cases against politicians must continue without delay, says C4
PETALING JAYA: Ongoing criminal proceedings against politicians charged with abuse of power must continue without delay or interference, says an anti-graft group. In a statement, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) said this was instrumental in the task of public confidence-building as it would demonstrate that there was no place for graft […]
Anti-graft agenda must not be sacrificed for political expediency, says C4 Center
Related News: https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/antigraft-agenda-must-not-be-sacrificed-political-expediency-says-c4-center Coverage by: The Edge Market KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 25): The new government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is reminded to not sacrifice the anti-corruption agenda in favour of political expediency. Although a unity government is novel and will likely require leaders to adapt to the changes it presents, the […]
Statement: Transparency, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption Must Remain at the Heart of the Unity Government
On 24 November 2022, it was finally announced that Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim would assume the premiership as Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) congratulates Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment and wishes him the best in leading Malaysia forward. This comes after agonising days of uncertainty after the […]
C4 Center launches “Build My-Town”, the new card game for reform-curious Malaysians
4 NOVEMBER 2022 C4 Center launches “Build My-Town”, the new card game for reform-curious Malaysians Back in 2018, ahead of the 14th General Election, Kleptopoly: The Board Game was designed and launched by C4 Center with the goal of educating the public on issues of money laundering, asset declaration and the horrible nature of kleptocracy. […]
Malaysia is braced for major floods. So why is it holding an election?
Related News: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/25/asia/malaysia-election-floods-climate-crisis-intl-hnk/index.html Coverage by: CNN The Malaysian government’s insistence on holding a snap general election next month during a monsoon season that’s expected to bring devastating floods risks putting politics above people’s lives, opposition lawmakers and political analysts say. Malaysia will head to the polls on November 19, the country’s election commission announced last week, following Prime Minister […]
The National Anti-Corruption Plan – countless broken promises due to politicking and power struggles
Following the historic results of the 14th General Election in 2018, a renewed sense of hope for reforms against corruption towards better governance emerged, following the scandal-ridden days of Barisan Nasional and Najib Razak’s administration. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government sought a holistic solution to corruption by launching the National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) 2019 – […]