Criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy believes the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission must take the lead in correcting the graft perception in the country, by first putting its house in order and regaining the trust of the people.
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‘Give corruption a chance; it may not be so bad for Malaysia after all’
The earnings potential for the country from all this – in terms of taxes and other fees – would be staggering. Millions of Malaysians would be lifted from abject poverty, household income would soar, driving the economy further. A disclaimer – this is satire.
More may be picked up over misappropriation of MITRA grants
Sixteen company directors were picked up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) funds. Graft busters, however, did not discount the possibility of more individuals being nabbed.
Criminologist calls for tougher sentences against officers of the court convicted of graft
A recent Butterworth Sessions Court decision, which saw a former senior federal counsel being fined RM130,000 and jailed for a day for soliciting bribes “to fix cases” will erode public confidence in the criminal justice system, says Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy, honorary associate professor (criminology) at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
High-profile corruption charges show fighting graft remains top agenda, says TI-M
Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) says people should not be drawn into talk that high-profile corruption cases are politically motivated as former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng latest to be dragged to court.
Minister, ex-minister probed over alleged graft links
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) sources confirm probe linked to suspended Fifa Ethics Committee judge Sundra Rajoo involves BN and Pakatan Harapan leaders.