KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-graft drive by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems to accelerate investigations, close gaps for leakages and enhance governance and service delivery, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya.
The Deputy Chief Commissioner (operations) said corruption crimes have rapidly expanded through digital transactions, including cryptocurrencies, offshore accounts and virtual financial systems.
“This is where AI emerges as a new strategic weapon in the battle against corruption, not to replace humans but to empower agencies such as the MACC to be more agile, proactive and efficient,” he said, Bernama reported.
Ahmad Khusairi said AI-enabled investigators would be able to filter thousands of financial files within minutes, detect unusual transactions, build intelligent networks between individuals, companies and financial data, and analyse potential conflicts of interest.
AI also functions as an early warning system capable of detecting unusual lavish lifestyles, analysing high-risk public projects and providing early signals of possible misappropriation, he added.
According to Ahmad Khusairi, the combination of AI and blockchain technology paved the way to absolute transparency in public procurement systems, project payments and subsidy distribution, thereby reducing the risk of manipulation of public funds.
“AI is not replacing humans, but strengthening those fighting against corruption while maintaining public and global confidence will help build transparent, efficient and corruption-free governance,” he said.
Ahmad Khusairi acknowledged that amid the drive to harness digital technology, data security and confidentiality risks must be addressed carefully.
“To overcome these challenges, the MACC has strengthened controls by implementing strict data governance policies, regular human review mechanisms, as well as multi-layered cybersecurity protection systems,” he said.
