COMBATING corruption is a national mission. Malaysians should not allow party politics to distract them from this mission, the success of which is critical for our very survival.
Let us begin by acknowledging that both the Opposition and the Government are trying to fight this scourge. By declaring the assets of its State Executive Councillors to the public, the DAP-led Pakatan Rakyat (PR) government in Penang has set a good example. In Selangor, the PR government has introduced a Freedom of Information Act, which is an important instrument in enhancing accountability.