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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MP asks Cabinet: What were the ‘pros and cons’ regarding Azam Baki’s case?
Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo demands Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to clarify the ‘pros and cons’ of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s share purchase saga discussed during Cabinet meeting.
Stop using media as punching bag when all else fails
Following withering public backlash over his Jan 5 defence of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang instead blamed the media for stoking the flames of controversy. If one has nothing to hide, man up, face the press and answer the hard questions.
MACC bows to pressure, pulls down contentious MC video
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bows to public pressure and removes public service announcement video depicting sale of fake medical chits by medical practitioners, saying it had no intention of degrading the profession.
Calls to probe MACC, commissioner intensify, group says pressers by agency will ‘resolve nothing’
Calls for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to act on allegations against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission are mounting. An academics movement is latest to call for an independent probe, adding press conferences by the agency will resolve nothing.
Prof Edmund right to quit, says academic, as calls for MACC chief to be probed mount
Criminologist Associate Professor Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy, who once served on a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) committee, says Professor Dr Edmund Terence Gomez did the right thing by resigning from the agency’s panel. He stresses, others in the panel must raise questions over allegations against MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Elevate Malaysian sports – adopt ratings system to promote integrity, rid itself of dishonest practices
Instead of just words and pledges, the Youth and Sports Ministry should adopt a certification-type scheme that would rate sports organisations based on their capabilities.
MP urges govt to probe, reveal findings of ex-IGP’s ‘cartel’ claims, Edisi Siasat
Kota Raja MP Mohamad Sabu, in the Dewan Rakyat today, wonders what action has been taken following the damning revelations by former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, and Edisi Siasat Twitter account holder about police and anti-graft officials in Malaysia.
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.
Alleged theft by MACC officers: Commissioner has ‘failed’, agency needs a revamp, says criminologist
Criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must be revamped and that its chief commissioner, Datuk Seri Azam Baki, has “failed” following the alleged theft of a portion of the US$6 million that had been seized in another case.
‘Corruption in Malaysia has become big business’
Top criminologist Datuk P. Sundramoorthy is urging the government to get serious about addressing corruption, especially within the public service, as it has become an epidemic and will soon damage government departments if real solutions are not taken.
Come down hard on those who sell personal data, says criminologist
Criminologist Assoc Prof Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy says companies should implement stringent controls to prevent the personal data of their customers falling into the hands of unscrupulous third parties, failing which they be held accountable for wrongdoings.
Doubts over SOP adherence in Macau scam suspect’s escape
Criminologist Assoc Prof Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy questions the standard operating procedures on the release and re-arrest of detainees by one law enforcement agency to another following escape of Macau scam main suspect from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters last week.