PUTRAJAYA: The practice of lavishing gifts, organising parties and sponsoring public service programmes – traditionally seen as gestures of respect and appreciation for high-ranking officials could foster a culture of bribery if left unchecked, says Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar.
He said paying tribute – an age-old practice where subordinates make contributions of money, gold or gifts to higher-ranking officials as a sign of respect remains prevalent today.
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