Whistleblowers in private sector better protected under NACP
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Act Related news: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2021/08/13/whistleblowers-in-private-sector-better-protected-under-nacp/ Coverage by: The Malaysian Reserve by AFIQ AZIZ / pic credit: giacc.jpm.gov.my THE Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 is expected to be strengthened under the five-year National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) launched in 2019 to empower messengers to act more freely without fear of intimidation by superiors, especially for private […]
Law needs to be less punitive, friendlier to whistle-blowers, says lawyer
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Act Related news: https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/332831 Coverage by: The Malaysian Insight Aminah Farid A REVIEW is needed to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 to make it less punitive and friendlier to them, lawyer Joachim Xavier said today. He said while it is good to have an act in place to protect whistle-blowers, it still […]
C4 Center-POI joint seminar examines the state of whistleblower protection in corporate Malaysia
PRESS STATEMENT ππ ππππππ ππππ C4 Center-POI joint seminar examines the state of whistleblower protection in corporate Malaysia A seminar jointly organised by the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) and the Promise of Integrity alliance (POI) highlighted the importance of proper whistleblower protection in the private sector, providing together major stakeholders in […]
Whistleblowers key players in global compliance
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Act Related news: https://www.thesundaily.my/business/whistleblowers-key-players-in-global-compliance-FX8198421 Coverage by: The Sun Daily PETALING JAYA: Whistleblowing and related mechanisms are not only an integral part of business to combat corruption and to promote an ethical business environment but are also key components in ensuring global compliance, according to First Solar Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Its managing director Datuk […]
Forum calls for good strong governance in tackling imported waste
Topic: Environmental Governance Related news: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2021/08/12/forum-calls-for-good-strong-governance-in-tackling-imported-waste Coverage by: The Star GOOD governance and environmental protection are important for the well-being of the people, said Phee Boon Poh. The Penang welfare committee chairman said that without integrity, transparency, accountability and respect for the rule of law, the environment would be ruined. βDestructive crimes like dumping waste […]
Come clean over RM11.5bil borrowings, watchdog tells Putrajaya
Topic: Good Governance and Anti-Corruption; Political Corruption and Freedom of Information Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/08/11/come-clean-over-rm11-5bil-borrowings-watchdog-tells-putrajaya/ Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Minderjeet Kaur PETALING JAYA: An anti-corruption watchdog has questioned why the government borrowed RM11.5 billion in a span of 10 days, and demanded that the Perikatan Nasional government be transparent over the loans. The Center to […]
Persecution of whistleblowers in Malaysia must stop – C4 Center
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Related news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc0mimCDeEU&t=112s Coverage by: Astro Awani There is a profound need for reforms to be undertaken to the current Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 to encourage a culture of whistleblowing in Malaysia. Speaking to Astro Awani, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) programme director Sudhagaran Stanley said amendments to the […]
Voters need to show who is boss, say watchdogs
Topic: Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/08/06/voters-need-to-show-who-is-boss-say-watchdogs/ Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Minderjeet Kaur PETALING JAYA: Anti-graft advocates have urged the rakyat to show politicians who is the boss by rejecting those involved in corruption and without integrity during GE15. Aira Azhari of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs said politicians are still […]
Whistleblower’s vital role to stem corruption in the workplace
Is there enough protection within and outside the company structure? C4 Center (Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism) and together with the Promise of Integrity (POI) alliance, organised a half-day virtual event titled above. Date: 12 Aug 2021, Thursday Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm About the eventWeaknesses in addressing corporate crimes including fraud and corruption in […]
C4 Center-SAM joint forum against imported plastic waste sheds light on impact
πππππ πππππππ ππ ππππ ππππ C4 Center-SAM joint forum against imported plastic waste sheds light on impact A forum jointly organised by the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) and SahabatAlam Malaysia (SAM) on improving monitoring and enforcement against illegal waste processing in Kedahand Penang has shed light on the problems faced by […]