Millions poured onto KLIA2 poor workmanship and repairs
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) expenditure of RM76.5 million to repair defects at the KL International Airport 2 (KLIA2) since its operation on May 2014 has certainly raised eyebrows. It’s rather astonishing to learn of this because earlier it was reported that the construction expenses for the new terminal, ballooned from an initial estimate of […]
Selangor’s DEIG must subject itself to the highest forms of governance
The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) views with great interest the recent announcement by Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali to set up A state investment firm, Darul Ehsan Investment Group (DEIG) Sdn Bhd. The surprise move suggested the need to strengthen state assets and restructure all government-linked companies under MBI. C4 urges: 1. […]
Nepotism breeds corruption – will Zahid’s brother get the contract?
Amidst financial scandals involving the transfer of USD700 mil (or RM2.6 billion) into the private accounts of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, claims of illegal donations and vote buying by BN to win the 2013 national polls, we are shocked into yet another project that stinks of cronyism and patronage politics. When will Malaysia learn? […]
Najib must explain the sudden death of the taskforce and immediately stop the harrassment of MACC
Malaysians witnessed with disbelief how the Najib administration swiftly curtailed internal dissent, perceived sabotage and attempts to tear holes in his tattered government, following the 1MDB scandal that has rocked the country for months. From the shock termination of Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail, to the hurried cabinet reshuffle, which saw former deputy prime minister Muhyiddin […]
Political financing needs urgent regulating!
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”(C.S Lewis) So while The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) is indeed surprised and amused at Najib’s latest retort – “I can explain in detail (about Umno’s political funding) with the condition that the Opposition should reveal their funding sources too” We […]
A new paradigm shift needed to protect whistleblowers in the fight against corruption
So much has been said over the Najib administration’s embarrassing gaffes this last week – from blocking whistleblower site Sarawak Report to suspending business weekly the EDGE, yet worst – imposing travel bans on messengers and whistleblowers, instead of nailing down the alleged crooks and suspects linked to the muddied 1MDB money trail. It embarrasses […]
The financial imbroglio of Prime Minister Najib Razak, where “friends & associates rule”
THE 1MDB AND THE SCORPENE SUBMARINE SCANDALS REVISITED The complex web of the 1MDB scandal, has placed it as one of Malaysia’s biggest financial catastrophes. The money trail has been a maze, keeping the scandal snowballing beyond control, much to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s great peril. The “friends & associates” of the Prime Minister and […]
C4 Urges for Public Accounts Committee (PAC) probe on 1MDB to be open to the public
“What we are missing, utterly and completely, in this government is accountability. Public Institutions must lead the way!” The Centre to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4), welcomes the announcement by Datuk Nur Jazlan, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in carrying out an independent probe on the controversial dealings of the 1 MDB. According […]
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) critical work in pushing for government accountability must be beefed up!
The Centre to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4), recently received the report card of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), spanning July 2013- April 2015. Credit is due, and we commend its diligent work and findings thus far, highlighting in a nutshell a dysfunctional public administration that keeps failing on public services delivery and worse, lax […]
MACC Johor collaborates with C4 to form working groups with the Orang Asli Community
THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TAKES SIGNIFICANT NEW STEPS There is no limit to the challenges of combating corruption. A training with Orang 12 Asli kampungs around Johor, today showed just how exploited they have become within a corrupted entrenched system. They represented villages from four districts in Johor, namely Segamat, Muar, Kluang And Mersing. The […]