More needs to be done to improve Malaysia's standing, say NGOs about Corruption Perception Index

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's ranking on a major world corruption index in 2023 is expected to be weighed down despite the unity government's intense drive to weed out graft and financial malfeasance, say civil society groups.

One of the main reasons was the negative reaction towards the court's decision to hand out discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) ruling in a handful of high-profile corruption cases involving politicians.