Malaysia wraps up its IACA Assembly of Parties leadership with successful international anti-corruption programmes and strengthened global cooperation networks.
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has concluded its term as Chair of the International Anti-Corruption Academy Assembly of Parties for the 2024/2025 session with the successful organisation of two international programmes.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the programmes were the Regional Summer Academy organised by MACC with IACA and the International Conference on Governance and Integrity held by the Legal Affairs Division.
“The conference, officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 15, highlighted Malaysia’s leadership in strengthening international cooperation in anti-corruption education and professional training under IACA,” she said in a statement.
Azalina said Malaysia’s chairmanship strengthened the country’s role in expanding anti-corruption education, training and research networks under IACA.
This effort focused on capacity-building, strengthening integrity in public and private sectors, and promoting international cooperation through knowledge sharing.
She said the approach aligns with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration under Anwar’s leadership, which emphasises institutional reform grounded in integrity and accountability.
“For Malaysia, integrity is not only a national value but a universal principle that drives justice and global progress,” she said.
Malaysia as Chair also oversaw the IACA Work Plan 2025-2028 and the IACA Budget 2025, forming the foundation for the academy’s direction as a global centre of excellence.
Through Malaysia’s active role in IACA, the country remains committed to building a transparent, effective and principled governance system.
Azalina said Malaysia’s historic appointment on October 30, 2024 in Vienna marked the first time the country has been entrusted to lead the IACA Assembly of Parties.
The unanimous selection by 77 member states and four international organisations reflects global confidence in Malaysia’s leadership and commitment to strengthening integrity.
Malaysia has formally handed over the chairmanship to Montenegro’s Permanent Representative to IACA, Djordje Radulovic.
This marks the conclusion of Malaysia’s term and ensures continuity of leadership and cooperation among member countries in reinforcing IACA’s global role. – Bernama
