PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that making Malaysia a great nation must begin with strengthening governance and integrity while rejecting corruption.
The Prime Minister, who is also Finance Minister, said his MADANI framework places strong emphasis on good governance as the core foundation of national development.
“I appeal to everyone...if we want to safeguard ourselves, our families and secure the future of our children, and to ensure the greatness of our beloved Malaysia, it must begin with governance, integrity and the rejection of corruption,“ he said.
He delivered this message during his speech at the National Integrity Premier Address and National-Level Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards ceremony.
Anwar revealed that certain quarters are dissatisfied with the government’s firm approach in promoting integrity and good governance.
“In Parliament, there is little discourse or debate on these issues (integrity). When corruption is raised, it is usually only in reference to specific political cases, but there is no wider engagement,“ he said.
He highlighted that enforcement agencies including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Royal Malaysia Police and Border Control and Protection Agency have recovered RM15.5 billion for the country through their integrity efforts.
“A man of integrity is, of course, a man who is not corrupt, and good governance essentially means good values, proper humanitarian aspirations,“ he stated.
At the event, Pasir Gudang City Council received the Prime Minister’s Award for the public sector while Duopharma Biotech Bhd won the private sector award.
The ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and other senior government officials. – Bernama
