Declaration of assets to be widened to combat graft
PETALING JAYA: The asset declaration mechanism for government officials, parliamentarians and senators will be strengthened to improve government integrity, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
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PETALING JAYA: The asset declaration mechanism for government officials, parliamentarians and senators will be strengthened to improve government integrity, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
In a bold move, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said yesterday that executives of government-affiliated businesses (GLCs), government-affiliated investment firms (GLICs), and members of the judiciary will have to disclose their assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). According to Ismail Sabri, the special cabinet committee on anti-corruption has…
PETALING JAYA: Chief executive officers of government-linked companies (GLC) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) as well as members of the judiciary must declare their assets, says the Prime Minister.
A law that took effect Aug. 10 makes obstructing the auditor general a criminal offence punishable by fines up to $5,000.
Despite a few delays in recent weeks, Governor John Rankin said yesterday that he has “no major concerns” with the government’s progress.