Penang MACC calls on enforcement officers and civil servants to report bribery, highlighting a reward system and new digital anti-corruption bulletin.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang enforcement officers and civil servants are being urged to report any bribery attempts directly to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Penang MACC director Datuk S Karunanithy said reporting is essential to strengthen integrity and empower officers to refuse corruption. He encouraged all agencies with enforcement units to report any element of bribery during operations.
“The government has established a reward system for civil servants who report such incidents,” he told reporters after an Anti-Corruption Dialogue Programme with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP). This mechanism should deter corruption and give officers confidence they are protected.
Karunanithy reported that in 2025, Penang MACC received fewer than five formal reports of attempted bribery against civil servants. The agency has, however, received 37 reports of alleged misconduct from within the MBPP, including from several enforcement units.
“To date, five arrests involving MBPP personnel have been made,” he added. All cases are under investigation and will be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers.
During the event, Karunanithy also launched the Penang MACC Mutiara e‑flyer, a monthly digital bulletin. Distributed via platforms like WhatsApp, it is designed to spread anti‑corruption messaging more widely.
“This digital initiative represents a proactive step to ensure anti‑corruption communication reaches every level of society,” he said.
