Rooting out corruption – from the bottom


PETALING JAYA: While her name has frequently been linked to exposes of 1Malaysia Development Berhad, Clare Rewcastle Brown says she was not afraid to wade into it because her uncovering of the scandal was a gradual thing.

“The interesting thing to me about this story is that I actually started at the bottom – the effects on the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak and the destruction of the rainforests and the effects of corruption and trying to draw people’s attention to it,” she said.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Regularisation programme allows unlicensed fishermen to apply for licences
Negri Polls: Arrangement had Perikatan's approval, says Samsuri
Media must balance freedom with ethics to earn public trust, says Abang Johari
Logistics company owner with 4 wives and 19 kids fined RM25,000 over subsidised diesel
New National Trust Fund Bill sets strict limits on withdrawals, broadens funding beyond PETRONAS
Customs foils RM1.3mil pangolin scale smuggling bid in Sandakan
VAT 69 commandos win top innovation prize for explosive-equipped drone prototype
Berjasa drops 8 seats in Negri Sembilan to avoid clashing with Barisan
Nearly 70% of road accidents involve people aged 16 to 40, says Deputy Minister
Type 2 diabetes being diagnosed in Malaysians as young as 14, says Health Minister

Others Also Read