The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is reinforcing its collaborative efforts with Transparency International (TI) as both organisations work to advance governance standards, integrity and anti-corruption measures across Malaysia and the world.
The renewed commitment became evident during a recent meeting at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, where Transparency International chair François Valerian met with MACC deputy chief commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman. During the engagement, Azmi acknowledged the strong ties forged with TI and pledged the commission's dedication to deepening collaboration on integrity promotion and anti-corruption programmes.
Through its National Governance Planning Division, MACC acts as the secretariat overseeing the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force. Operating alongside six dedicated CPI focus groups, the commission partners with government ministries, public agencies, universities, businesses and community groups to analyse factors influencing Malaysia's CPI standing. The collaborative approach aims to pinpoint barriers to improved performance across sectors.
Malaysia demonstrated progress in the 2025 CPI rankings, with its score advancing two points to reach 52, while its global position improved by three places to 54th. The country has set an ambitious objective to secure a place among the world's top 25 CPI performers by 2030, reflecting broader efforts to enhance institutional accountability.
Valerian emphasised that meaningful CPI gains depend on combining robust preventive strategies with rigorous enforcement mechanisms. He underscored that anti-corruption bodies require adequate funding, skilled personnel and insulation from political pressures to function effectively. TI stands ready to collaborate with anti-corruption institutions seeking to lift their country's CPI performance, he added.
