United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) against corruption
STATEMENT AT THE INVITATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE PLENARY OF MEMBER STATES 2-4 JUNE 2021 By Cynthia Gabriel Mr. President, distinguished delegates. It is an overwhelming honor to address this first ever Special Session Against Corruption. I am from Malaysia, founding director of the Center to Combat Corruption & […]
C4 urges UN-civil society partnerships to boost global graft fight
Topic: Anti-corruption framework, United Nations General Assembly Special Session 2021 Coverage by: The Malaysian Insight Related news: https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/319751 THE Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) has asked the United Nations to partner civil societies in its fight against graft around the world, including Malaysia. C4 director Cynthia Gabriel said civil societies could help to […]
Lindungi pemberi maklumat kes rasuah
Topic: Whistleblower Protection Act Coverage by: Sinar Harian Related news: https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/142579/KHAS/Sinar-Rasuah-Buster/Lindungi-pemberi-maklumat-kes-rasuah SHAH ALAM – Centre to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4 Center) meminta negara-negara anggota agar memberi perlindungan penuh kepada pemberi maklumat, orang awam dan wartawan yang mendedahkan perihal rasuah. Pengasas dan Pengarah Eksekutif C4 Center, Cynthia Gabriel berkata, ia termasuk dalam enam langkah yang […]
Don’t let the corrupt hide behind shell companies, UN members urged
Topic: Freedom of Information, UN General Assembly Special Session 2021 Coverage by: MalaysiaKini Related news: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/577731 In her first address to the UN General Assembly, Center to Combat Corruption and Corruption (C4) executive director Cynthia Gabriel called upon its member states to develop solutions to further strengthen the international anti-corruption framework. Towards this, Gabriel urged them to […]
M’sian activist calls on UN to weed out ‘beneficial owners’
Topic: Freedom of Information, UN General Assembly Special Session 2021 Coverage by: The Vibes Related news: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/29947/msian-activist-calls-on-un-to-weed-out-beneficial-owners KUALA LUMPUR – An anti-corruption proponent from Malaysia has called on member states of the United Nations (UN) to introduce public registries of beneficial company owners to help prevent corrupt individuals across the world from hiding behind secret shell […]
Waive the NDA, tell us cost of vaccines, say anti-graft groups
Topic: Freedom of Information, Vaccine Procurement Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/06/04/waive-the-nda-tell-us-cost-of-vaccines-say-anti-graft-groups/ KUALA LUMPUR: Two anti-corruption NGOs insist that the government can notify the vaccine suppliers that it is waiving the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in the name of transparency and disclose the procurement cost of Covid-19 vaccines to the public. They said the […]
Should we ban plastic waste imports?
Topic: Environmental Governance Related news: https://www.bfm.my/podcast/morning-run/the-breakfast-grille/should-we-ban-plastic-waste-imports?fbclid=IwAR3u6YwWiDoGYVm5nsMDJvTpflBowtRz4CeXHtdSJjtTqSWqKKmKvcuWXuk Coverage by: BFM C.C. Cheah, Vice-President, Malaysian Plastic Manufacturers Association | Wong Pui Yi, Researcher, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) In conjunction with World Environment Day tomorrow, we tackle the subject of plastic- its manufacturing, recycling, and the importation of plastic waste- on the Breakfast Grille, […]
Make public Suke accident report, govt told
Topic: Freedom of Information Coverage by: MalaysiaKini Related news: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/575646 The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (Dosh) confirmed that the investigation of the fatal accident involving the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway (Suke) construction project, which occurred two months ago, has been completed. However, the authority is reportedly not planning to release it to the […]
Act quickly on cartels and political interference, new IGP told
Topic: Police Cartel Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/05/19/act-quickly-on-cartels-and-political-interference-new-igp-told/ PETALING JAYA: Klang MP Charles Santiago has urged new Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah to treat allegations of rogue behaviour in the force and political interference in its affairs as matters requiring his immediate attention. Joining him in the call are spokesmen for […]
Repeal draconian laws to ensure media freedom, says activist
Topic: Press Freedom Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2021/05/10/repeal-draconian-laws-to-ensure-media-freedom-says-activist/ PETALING JAYA: There is an urgent need to repeal draconian media-related laws and push for media reform and greater press freedoms, rights advocate Cynthia Gabriel said today. Gabriel, who is executive director of the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4), claims laws such […]