KUCHING: Sarawak’s firm commitment to integrity and transparent governance has set a national benchmark in Malaysia’s anti-corruption drive.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, said that Malaysia’s anti-corruption reforms have entered “a decisive new phase”, with more than 20 sub-strategies under the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 successfully implemented nationwide.
“NACS is not just another policy document; it is a call to action. Over the past year, we have seen concrete progress across ministries and agencies, proving our collective determination to build a Malaysia anchored on integrity, transparency and accountability,” he said.
Ahmad Khusairi said that among the key achievements were the establishment of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, the introduction of ethics toolkits in schools, and mandatory anti-corruption courses in universities.
“These are not policies on paper but real changes that strengthen institutions, empower citizens, and protect our national resources,” he said in his speech at the NACS Conference 2025 – Sarawak Edition, held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today.
He said the MACC had also developed two key monitoring tools: the r-NACS dashboard, which enables systematic inter-agency coordination, and the d-NACS dashboard, which is open to the public to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking reform progress.
Ahmad Khusairi reiterated Malaysia’s goal of placing among the top 25 countries in the world in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by 2033.
“To achieve this, the government has established the CPI Special Task Force and six focus groups covering enforcement, public fund management, business competitiveness, investment risk, legislation and strategic communication,” he said.
He noted that the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN), chaired by the Prime Minister, continues to drive institutional reforms, including new governance guidelines for statutory bodies and the drafting of the Freedom of Information and Government Procurement Bills.
“Corruption will not be tolerated, integrity is not optional, and governance is the foundation of progress.
“Together, we must ensure that the reforms we speak of today become the legacy we leave behind tomorrow,” he said.
Ahmad Khusairi also commended the Sarawak Government for its proactive and consistent efforts in upholding integrity, describing the state as “a model for others to emulate”.
“Alhamdulillah, we can see the commitment and determination of the Sarawak Government in fighting corruption,” he said.
“Today’s event clearly reflects the state government’s seriousness in strengthening integrity among its people.”
