VIENNA (Bernama): The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) has launched the Dr Mahathir Mohamad Fund to help anti-graft officers who face risks in the line of duty.
The announcement was made by IAACA president Dr Ali Fetais Al-Marri during his opening address at the 10th IAACA Annual Conference and General Meeting at Vienna International Centre here on Tuesday (Jan 22).
Al- Marri, who is also Qatar Attorney General, said the fund carried the name of the Malaysian Prime Minister in recognition of Dr Mahathir's efforts in fighting graft.
Al-Marri said Qatar had agreed to start up the fund with 1mil Qatar Riyal (RM1.14mil).
The conference ends on Thursday (Jan 24). - Bernama
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