Corruption is one of the main factors stunting economic growth and stamping it out is crucial towards ensuring that all Malaysians benefit equally.
A 1999 study in the Journal of Comparative Economics by Mo Pak Hung from the Hong Kong Baptist University found that a one per cent increase in corruption reduces the growth rate by 0.72%.
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