How corruption causes mental and emotional scars


When people perceive corruption as being normal or necessary, they may start practising it themselves, despite knowing it is wrong, thus triggering an internal mental conflict. — 123rf

When we speak of corruption, we often think about stolen wealth, wasted opportunities and the erosion of institutions meant to protect the rakyat.

But what if corruption also steals something less tangible, but equally precious, i.e. our mental health?

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