PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given assurance that the government will protect those who act decisively in combating corruption and safeguarding national revenue, in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and national integrity.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said bold and immediate action is needed to ensure Malaysia is free from corrupt practices and abuse of power that threaten the economy and the people’s well-being.
“We must find firm, tough and immediate solutions, and I will defend those who carry out their duties to save the nation.
“I want to express my full support for their actions, and we appreciate their efforts. However, enforcement alone is not enough. Despite the stern measures, corruption and leakages still persist,” he said at the Prime Minister’s Monthly Assembly with staff of the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) here today.
Also present were Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Public Service director-general Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Anwar also reminded civil servants not to rely solely on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and other enforcement agencies to uphold clean and transparent governance, but to shoulder the responsibility collectively.
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