MACC: Covid-19 pandemic slowed down the economy but did not stop corruption


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Covid-19 pandemic may have disrupted economic growth and social activities nationwide but it did not stop corruption and abuse of power, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki.

In this regard, he said MACC, as the main agency in the prevention of corruption, was committed to implement enforcement, prevention and education to combat all forms of corruption and abuse of power.

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Azam Baki , Pandemic , Covid-19 , Corruption

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