In May 2024, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2024–2028 (NACS), a policy programme that seeks to address corruption through a slew of strategies targeted at improving governance and accountability of public service administration. However, the NACS is less ambitious in scope to its predecessor, the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023, and relies heavily on unclear and vague language, making it challenging to assess the feasibility and impact of its reform plans. These shortcomings place doubt on the NACS’ ability to deliver on Malaysia’s anti-corruption and governance reform aspirations.
“Navigating Reform: Opportunities and Challenges in the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2024–2028” evaluates the NACS, with a focus on its approach to legal and institutional reform. It begins with an overview of the strategy’s formulation and objectives, providing context for its broader approach. Specific substrategies related to legal and institutional reforms are then identified, categorised, and reviewed within seven reform areas. The report outlines a clear pathway forward, presenting actionable solutions to strengthen the NACS as an effective tool for meaningful anti-corruption reform.
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