The MACC needs a complete revamp, to restore its credibility and independence
PRESS STATEMENT 23 OCTOBER 2021 The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) urgently calls for an independent investigation into the recent troubling events spotlighting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and its thieving officials. The case of the stolen RM25 million evidence money seized from former spy chief Hasanah Abdul Hamid by three MACC […]
A convicted criminal allowed to travel overseas is shocking and smacks of double standards!
PRESS STATEMENT OCTOBER 19, 2021 The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is appalled at the news that formerPrime Minister Najib Razak has been allowed his passport for travel, especially since he hasalready been convicted of serious corruption and criminal breaches of trust. We urge the Attorney-General Chambers (AGC) and the prosecution team […]
The Pandora Papers call for beneficial ownership transparency and a law of Asset Declaration
PRESS STATEMENT OCTOBER 5, 2021 The Pandora Papers exposé has shed light on how the mega-rich are once again exploiting loopholes in the global financial system to avoid paying taxes and transferring money out of countries, and Malaysia is no exception. Malaysia’s wealthy businessmen and politicians have once again been exposed together with other world […]
Bersama Memerangi Rasuah (Sesi 1): C4, UNI-MLC dan RasuahBusters (Ucapan penutup)
30 September 2021 Selamat Sejahtera, dan Salam Perjuangan Malaysia Tanpa Rasuah. Terima kasih kepada semua peserta yang hadir pada hari ini untuk program “Bersama Memerangi Rasuah” anjuran C4 Center, UNI-MLC (Union Network International – Malaysian Liaison Council) dan Rasuahbusters. Gejala rasuah dan tadbir urus yang buruk sudah menjadi sebagai satu pandemik di negara kita, di mana […]
Ombudsman Malaysia: Uphold transparency in the management of the Ombudsman
PRESS STATEMENT 17 SEPTEMBER 2021 The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri on the progress of the Ombudsman Bill. The legislation must be immediately established in Malaysia to address maladministration, enhance integrity and governance in public complaints matters. The need for an Ombudsman […]
Nothing changes if the new PM continues culture of patronage and corruption
PRESS STATEMENT 24 AUGUST 2021 Nothing changes if the new PM continues culture of patronage and corruption This new government, the third since 2018, in its advent, must commit to addressing the injustices of the previous administration, and confront corruption as the greatest injustice, in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Sultan of Perak, Sultan […]
History should not repeat itself and kleptocrats cannot be allowed to rule
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝟏𝟕 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞 Malaysia is once again dragged into a political crisis. Betrayal and political interests have caused the Perikatan Nasional government to collapse in the same way they had caused the Pakatan Harapan government to collapse 1 1⁄2 years ago. […]
C4 Center-POI joint seminar examines the state of whistleblower protection in corporate Malaysia
PRESS STATEMENT 𝟏𝟐 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 C4 Center-POI joint seminar examines the state of whistleblower protection in corporate Malaysia A seminar jointly organised by the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) and the Promise of Integrity alliance (POI) highlighted the importance of proper whistleblower protection in the private sector, providing together major stakeholders in […]
Verdict to overturn Ku Nan’s corruption conviction a blow in the fight against money politics
PRESS STATEMENT 16 JULY 2021 The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is severely dismayed by today’s judgment which allowed the appeal against Ku Nan’s conviction for corruptly receiving RM2 million for himself from businessman, Chai Kin Kong. The court ruled that the RM2 million in question was for political donations for two […]
Mandatory Declaration of Assets Act needed now!
PRESS STATEMENT 14 JULY 2021Mandatory Declaration of Assets Act needed now! The Center to Combat Corruption & Cronyism (C4 Center) supports the recommendation for a mandatory Declaration of Assets Act as stressed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), to boost accountability of government officials and elected representatives, track illicit enrichment and deter corruption and abuse […]