MACC report backlog reduced by 83% via National Governance Committee monitoring, with 67% of 2024 cases resolved using performance evaluation system
PUTRAJAYA: The National Governance Committee’s regular monitoring has reduced the backlog of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission reports from 2023 and earlier by 83%.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the backlog decreased from 540 previously lodged cases.
He revealed that 163 of 245 reports for 2024, representing 67%, had been successfully resolved.
Additionally, nine of 121 reports for 2025, equivalent to 8%, have been addressed.
“This achievement demonstrates the effectiveness of JTK as a platform for monitoring and resolving governance issues in a focused and efficient manner,” he said in a statement after chairing the JTK meeting.
Shamsul Azri attributed the success to the implementation of the Demerit Performance Evaluation System.
The system makes resolving MACC reports a key criterion for assessing ministry, department and agency performance.
He proposed that ministries or agencies failing to implement governance improvements within 12 months receive additional demerits.
This measure aims to ensure swift action on outstanding governance issues.
The Chief Secretary also recommended that MACC lead a special task force to strengthen control over plastic waste imports.
The task force would involve multiple ministries and agencies in this coordinated effort.
“This is in line with efforts to enhance integrity and compliance with regulations related to waste management,” he said.
Meanwhile, International Anti-Corruption Day will be celebrated on December 5 with the theme “Bersama Perkhidmatan Awam MADANI Memerangi Rasuah: Membentuk Integriti Masa Hadapan”.
This year’s celebration is expected to draw more than 2,000 participants to Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate the event. – Bernama
