Families of politicians must also declare wealth, says C4
Topic: Asset declaration Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/07/14/families-of-politicians-must-also-declare-wealth-says-c4/ PETALING JAYA: An anti-graft NGO has proposed that the immediate family members of politicians and government officials are also made to declare their assets annually. In supporting a call by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for an asset declaration law, the Center to Combat […]
The links between plastic pollution and corruption
Topic: Environmental Governance Coverage by: BFM Related news: https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/earth-matters/the-links-between-plastic-pollution-and-corruption?fbclid=IwAR0T66gZe-wt9JvK6QXRaRPlOOCpSIp5a-u-19I7iP4UfAfDSyXQ20kC95s From January to July 2018, Malaysia became the world’s top destination for plastic waste exports. Even today, we are still reeling from pollution and effects caused by other countries’ waste – a sharp rise in illegal recycling facilities and illegal dumpsites, and land, water and air […]
Rakyat tuntut akauntabiliti daripada kerajaan
Topic: Transparency, Good Governance Coverage by: Sinar Harian Related news: https://www.facebook.com/c4center/photos/a.3915114401899804/4138609602883615/ Kerajaan yang tiada akauntabiliti bertindak seperti kerajaan diktator yang tidak mahu bertanggungjawab dan bertentangan dengan keadilan, ujar Penyelidik Undang-undang Pusat Memerangi Rasuah & Kronisme (C4 Center) Arief Hamizan. Kata Arief, Malaysia kini berada dalam keadaan yang kritikal (tenat) apabila kerajaan mengelak daripada melaksanakan tanggungjawabnya […]
Trust in govt will tank further with double-standard enforcement
Topic: Double Standard SOP Coverage by: The Malaysian Insight Related news: https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/325782 SEVERAL political leaders, including two ministers and a menteri besar, were hauled up recently by police for violating the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) during the movement-control order (MCO) to curb the spread of infections. But that was as far as it went […]
Time to clean up plastic pollution – and corruption
Topic: Environmental Governance Coverage by: MalaysiaKini Related news: https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/581625 COMMENT | Rows of abandoned and derelict industrial shop lots loomed up ahead, with dark gaping holes in place of windows and doors. Turning a corner, we saw them – bales and bales of plastic trash neatly stacked up, with creeper vines beginning to hide them […]
We strongly condemn raids against filmmaker and artist — Centre for Independent Journalism and Freedom Film Network
Topic: Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission, Police Brutality, Whistleblower Coverage by: Malay Mail Related news: https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2021/07/02/we-strongly-condemns-raids-against-filmmaker-and-artist-centre-for-independ/1986786 JULY 2 — The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Freedom Film Network (FFN) and partners are appalled by and strongly condemn ongoing efforts by the police to intimidate and persecute Freedom Film Network (FFN) and animator/artist, Amin Landak over the […]
Call for NGOs to work with graft-busters in acting on whistle-blower reports
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Act Coverage by: The Vibes Related news: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/32802/Call-for-NGOs-to-work-with-graft-busters-in-acting-on-whistle-blower-reports KUALA LUMPUR – Non-governmental organisations must work with agencies like the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to ensure reports lodged by whistle-blowers are followed up with action. “We need to make these institutions more open and accessible, to ensure that the people feel their complaint is important,” […]
The Whistleblower from the Youth Community
Corruption can occur in all aspects of society, including in universities. To eradicate corruption, it is essential that witnesses to corrupt acts stand up and speak against these practices. However, the risk involved in whistleblowing can discourage potential whistleblowers, especially from the youth community. As students, is it too dangerous to be an informant? How […]
C4 addresses UN General Assembly on corruption
Topic: United Nations General Assembly Special Session Coverage by: Aliran Related news: https://aliran.com/web-specials/c4-addresses-un-general-assembly-on-corruption/ The UN General Assembly recently invited the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) to present a statement on corruption to UN member states at its headquarters in New York. BFM speaks to C4 executive director Cynthia Gabriel to find out how […]
C4 addresses UN General Assembly on corruption
Topic: Corruption Related news: https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/c4-addresses-un-general-assembly-on-corruption Coverage by: BFM Cynthia Gabriel, Human Rights Advocate, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) The United Nations General Assembly recently invited the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) to present a statement to UN member states at their headquarters in New York, on the topic of corruption. We […]