Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is not solely focused on enforcement but also places emphasis on education, prevention and cultivating a culture of integrity in combating corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
Sabah’s MACC new director Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah said among the preventive programmes implemented is the Keep Malaysia Clean (KMC) Campaign, which is centred on three main pillars — “noble values”, “a virtuous society” and “a clean environment”.
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He said these three pillars carry a broader message, not only about maintaining environmental cleanliness but also about cleansing the country of corruption and abuse of power.
“A nation free from corruption will produce a more confident society, a stronger economy and a more trustworthy administrative system.
“In Sabah, various other prevention initiatives are also being carried out, including advocacy programmes with government agencies, the private sector, educational institutions and grassroots communities,” he said.
Mohd Fuad said this during the Court Talk: Communicator and Media programme and a pickleball tournament between MACC and the media here on Saturday.
“MACC is also strengthening anti-corruption education programmes and integrity awareness initiatives involving youths and local communities,” he said.
On the Court Talk: Communicator and Media programme, Mohd Fuad said it serves as an important platform to enhance public understanding of the role of state leadership institutions, enforcement agencies and the media in ensuring transparent and accountable governance.
“Strategic cooperation between MACC and the media is crucial in delivering accurate information related to anti-corruption prevention efforts to the public.
“Media practitioners have significant influence in shaping public perception and strengthening public confidence in enforcement and anti-corruption prevention efforts.
“In today’s digital era, the media serves as the main channel to expand integrity awareness campaigns and anti-corruption culture to all levels of society,” he said.
On the pickleball tournament, Mohd Fuad said organising such activities not only strengthens the strategic relationship between MACC and the media, but also serves as a platform to foster teamwork, discipline, integrity and sportsmanship.
Head of the Communications and Public Relations Branch of MACC’s Strategic Communications Division, Badrilla Jamius, and Sabah Journalists Association (SJA) president Mariah Doksil also shared their views during the dialogue session of the Court Talk: Communicator and Media programme.
A total of 30 media practitioners attended the programme.
