PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has intensified its efforts to become a global leader in the fight against corruption by hosting an anti-corruption course for senior anti-corruption and law enforcement officers from around the world.
Organised by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) in collaboration with the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the course brought together 17 senior officers from Southeast Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and Africa.
Held from July 13 to 25, the course aimed to strengthen institutional capacity, expand strategic cooperation networks, and reinforce Malaysia’s commitment to promoting integrity and good governance at the international level.
The course focused on strategic management methods to combat corruption, addressing contemporary issues such as intelligence-based investigations, digital forensics, cross-border asset recovery, cryptocurrency-related crimes, and strategic crisis communication management.
"The modules were delivered by a panel of experts and seasoned practitioners within Malaysia’s anti-corruption ecosystem.
"They were also designed to provide participants with practical approaches applicable within their respective national contexts.
"The organisation of this programme underscores Malaysia’s role as a leader in development diplomacy and anti-corruption education globally," MACA said in a press statement on Monday (July 28).
Held under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), the course was named the Executive Certificate Course for Strategic Management of Anti-Corruption Programme 2025.
Among the participants was Zambia Police Service senior superintendent and assistant public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi, who praised the programme for its specialised organisational structure and use of scientific techniques such as forensic tools.
"This programme was both enlightening and impactful, with the module on asset recovery and the role of the media in corruption prevention being highly valuable.
"I would strongly encourage my colleagues to join this training, as corruption today is a transnational crime that requires modern tools and strategies," he said in the press statement.
Also participating in the course was Bangladesh Anti-Corruption Commission deputy director of operations Silvia Ferdous, among others.
