What you need to know about whistleblowing in Malaysia
Topic: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-Corruption, Whistleblower Protection Related news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-whistleblowing-in-malaysia/Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Whistleblowing has been the buzzword in the media for the past two weeks. This comes after the controversy surrounding Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Azam Baki and the report filed by Negeri Sembilan police against […]
Think tank, NGO propose Independent Anti-Corruption Commission to oversee MACC
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-CorruptionRelated news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/13/ngos-propose-independent-anti-corruption-commission-to-oversee-macc/Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today A think tank and an NGO today suggested the setting up of an Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) to oversee the nation’s anti-graft agency as well as appoint its head. The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) and […]
MACC’s credibility crisis
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-CorruptionRelated news: https://www.malaysiakini.com/newsletter/606276Coverage by: MalaysiaKini MACC’s credibility crisis The controversy involving MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s share ownership in two public-listed firms has blown up into a credibility crisis for both the graft buster and the government. The saga has seen a string of contradictions. […]
‘Azam sepatutnya lindungi pemberi maklumat’
Topik: Kebebasan MACC, Rasuah Politik & Kepentingan Berkonflik, Urus Tadbir Baik & Anti-RasuahSumber: https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/181929/BERITA/Semasa/Azam-sepatutnya-lindungi-pemberi-maklumatLiputan oleh: Sinar Harian Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM), Tan Sri Azam Bakisepatutnya melindungi pemberi maklumat yang mendedahkan rasuah bukan mengancam dengantindakan undang-undang. Pengasas dan Pengarah Eksekutif Pusat Memerangi Kronisme dan Korupsi (C4), Cynthia Gabriel berkata, pendedahan dan tindak balas […]
MACC advisory board members’ statement ‘clearest evidence’ of Abu Zahar’s possible cover-up: C4 Center
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-CorruptionRelated news: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/51591/macc-advisory-board-members-statement-clearest-evidence-of-abu-zahars-possible-cover-up-c4-centerCoverage by: The Vibes The press conference at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya on Wednesday has turned out to be an ongoing nightmare for Anti-Corruption Commission Advisory Board (LPPR) chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang. Now that the board members have turned their […]
Explain clearing Azam of wrongdoing, or resign, Abu Zahar told
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-CorruptionRelated news: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/01/08/explain-clearing-azam-of-wrongdoing-or-resign-bersih-tells-abu-zahar/ Coverage by: Free Malaysia Today Bersih has called for Abu Zahar Ujang to resign as chairman of the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) if he fails to explain his decision to single-handedly clear top graft buster Azam Baki over his corporate shares ownership […]
MACC chief should not go after whistleblowers, says C4
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-Corruption, Whistleblower ProtectionRelated news: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/07/macc-chief-should-not-go-after-whistleblowers-says-c4Coverage by: The Star The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) says Tan Sri Azam Baki should retract his letter of demand against anti-graft activist Lalitha Kunaratnam, saying the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner should not go after whistleblowers. […]
Calls for open probe into embattled Azam Baki grow louder
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-Corruption Related news: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/51488/calls-for-open-investigation-into-embattled-azam-baki-grow-louderCoverage by: The Vibes Calls for a transparent investigation into embattled Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki grow louder as the public exoneration by its advisory board (LPPR) rings hollow. Among those urging for Azam to be put on […]
C4 slams MACC chief on whistleblower protection U-turn
Topics: MACC Independence, Political Corruption & Conflict of Interest, Good Governance & Anti-CorruptionRelated news: https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/605974Coverage by: MalaysiaKini Graft watchdog Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) has lambasted MACC’s chief commissioner Azam Baki over an alleged contradictory stance on whistleblower protection. This comes after he initiated legal proceedings for defamation against the whistleblower, Lalitha Kunaratnam, despite previously showing support […]
Selepas saman, C4 persoal sokongan Azam terhadap pemberi maklumat sebelum ini
Topik: Kebebasan MACC, Rasuah Politik & Kepentingan Berkonflik, Urus Tadbir Baik & Anti-Rasuah, Akta Pemberi MaklumatSumber: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2022/01/07/selepas-saman-c4-persoal-sokongan-azam-terhadap-pemberi-maklumat-sebelum-ini/Liputan oleh: Free Malaysia Today Pusat Memerangi Rasuah dan Kronisme (C4) mempersoalkan sama ada sokongan Ketua Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Azam Baki terhadap pemberi maklumat sebelum ini hanyalah “cakap kosong”. Ini susulan saman yang difailkan Azam terhadap aktivis anti rasuah […]