Malaysia’s Enforcement FG Action Plan aims to improve CPI ranking through five integrity pillars, targeting transparency and inter-agency collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR: The Enforcement Focus Group Action Plan serves as a strategic guide to enhance integrity and enforcement effectiveness while improving Malaysia’s Corruption Perceptions Index score.
Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission chief executive officer Asliza Ali said the plan was developed under the Corruption Perceptions Index Special Task Force.
It maps out key strategies, initiatives and actions focused on strengthening integrity, transparency, accountability and operational efficiency.
The action plan is built around five core pillars: strengthening enforcement; transparency and accountability; whistleblowing and whistleblower protection; bolstering inter-agency collaboration; and strengthening performance monitoring, communication and public education.
“Through the implementation of this plan, the Enforcement FG can drive positive change in the enforcement ecosystem,” Asliza said during an appearance on Bernama Radio.
She noted this would not only improve public perception of corruption issues but ensure enforcement is carried out with integrity, professionalism and accountability.
The action plan outlines short and long-term measures with clear performance indicators for transparent monitoring and audits.
This approach will help strengthen public confidence and improve international perceptions of the country’s integrity.
Asliza emphasized the EAIC’s commitment to ensuring the plan becomes concrete implementation rather than remaining merely a document.
This will be achieved through direct engagement with agencies, clear target-setting and regular audit and monitoring sessions.
Enforcement FG adviser Datuk Dr Mazlan Ahmad said strengthening integrity among enforcement personnel is key to improving Malaysia’s CPI ranking.
“What is important is that those entrusted with the responsibility must be nurtured with a culture of integrity, as it is the cornerstone of success,” he said.
Mazlan added that Malaysia could reach the 25th position earlier than 2033 if it successfully instils a culture of integrity. – Bernama
