Press Conference: Asset declaration debacle in Malaysia (5 Nov, Monday)
The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) invites the representatives of the media to the following press conference, held in our offices: GIAT Press Conference on Asset Declaration Practice in Malaysia Date: 5 November 2018 (Monday)Time: 2.00pm-3.00pmVenue: C4 Center, A-3-7, 8 Avenue, Jalan Sg Jernih 8/1, Seksyen 8, Petaling Jaya, Selangor [Maps] GIAT (Governance, Integrity, […]
Media Release: DBKL Land need scrutiny, Khalid Samad must tell all
DBKL LAND SALE NEEDS SCRUTINY AND A HIGH DEGREE OF ACCOUNTABILITY-MINISTER KHALID SAMAD MUST TELL ALL PRESS STATEMENT 18 OCTOBER 2018 PETALING JAYA (Thursday): C4 Center is extremely concerned with the recent developments surrounding the DBKL land sales to private developers worth 4.28 billion ringgit, where a lack of clarity and opaque explanations from current […]
Media Release: Delay in making asset declaration public is unacceptable
DELAY IN MAKING ASSET DECLARATION PUBLIC IS UNACCEPTABLE PRESS STATEMENT 17 OCTOBER 2018 Petaling Jaya (Wednesday): C4 Center refers to news reports stating the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has postponed the display of information on asset declaration by all Cabinet members and members of Parliament which was supposed to be provided on its website on […]
Media Release: Whipping for corruption has no place in modern criminal justice system
Whipping for Corruption Has No Place in Modern Criminal Justice System Press Statement 3 October 2018 The Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is shocked to learn about the proposal to introduce mandatory whipping by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for individuals convicted of corruption. We would like to also register our disappointment that […]
Media Release: New Malaysia needs its FOI law now
ON INTERNATIONAL RIGHT TO KNOW DAY, NEW MALAYSIA MUST SEE AN FOI LAW WITH CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT PRESS RELEASE 28 SEPTEMBER 2018 PETALING JAYA (Friday): In conjunction with International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) today on 28 September, C4 Center calls on Malaysian lawmakers to expedite efforts to ensure that freedom of information […]
Media Release: Who is responsible? AGC and MACC need to clarify acquittal of LGE’s charge
AGC AND THE MACC OUGHT TO CLARIFY THE SUSPICIOUS FLAGS IN THE ACQUITTAL OF LIM GUAN ENG’S CHARGE PRESS RELEASE 03 SEPTEMBER 2018 PETALING JAYA (Monday): C4 Center expresses our extreme surprise that Lim Guan Eng was acquitted of his corruption charge by the High Court earlier today. This puzzling turn of events raises questions […]
Media Release: Right steps in Parliamentary Select Committee to enhancing a participatory Parliament
RIGHT STEPS IN PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE TO ENHANCING A PARTICIPATORY PARLIAMENT, AND MORE CHECKS AND BALANCE IN GOVERNMENT Press Statement 08 August 2018 PETALING JAYA (Wednesday): C4 Center is encouraged by the announcements in Parliament yesterday on establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee, which it recognises as a crucial part of a functioning and viable parliamentary […]
Media Release: Khazanah Appointments should be done by Committee to ensure cronyism is avoided
PRESS RELEASE 2 AUGUST 2018 PETALING JAYA (Thursday): The announcement that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Muhammad will be chairing the board of directors of Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah), while not without precedent, raises serious questions about the statutory governance structure and good governance practices within government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and not just government-linked companies (GLCs). […]
Media Release: With fresh allegations surfacing, AG and MACC need to act on the Governor of Sarawak
PRESS RELEASE 25 JULY 2018 PETALING JAYA (Wednesday): C4 Center calls for fresh investigations to be opened on Sarawak Governor Abdul Taib Mahmud, as Sarawak Report has surfaced a new allegation of impropriety over oil leadings in Oman. Given the history of questionable investigations into his personal wealth, the Pakatan government must live up to […]
Media Release: Federal Lawmakers need to follow N9’s lead in asset declaration
PRESS STATEMENT 21 July 2018 PETALING JAYA (Saturday): C4 Center lauds Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors, who became the first state council in Malaysia to declare their personal assets this week, and calls on Federal Parliamentarians to follow suit. This is in line with three AMANAH ministers who have similarly publicly declared their assets: Mohammad […]