PUTRAJAYA: A total of 43 civil servants from five government departments and agencies nationwide will receive recognition and rewards for lodging complaints with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding the giving or receiving of bribes.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said the recipients had also undergone integrity screening and were eligible to receive the approved rewards totalling RM46,000.
"Statistics from 2012 to 2024 show that 550 recipients have been recognised, with rewards worth RM1.14mil.
"During that period, the Royal Malaysia Police topped the list with 386 recipients, followed by the Immigration Department (48), Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (25) and Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (15), (as well as) other government agencies,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 23).
Earlier, Ahmad Khusairi chaired the 14th Recognition Evaluation Panel Meeting for Civil Servants Reporting the Giving or Receiving of Bribes (Series 14/1/2025) at MACC headquarters here.
According to Ahmad Khusairi, the meeting was to recognise civil servants who showed great integrity by reporting corrupt activities while carrying out their duties.
"This recognition not only reflects appreciation for the integrity of civil servants, but also serves as encouragement and an example for others,” he said.
On Aug 19, 2010, the Special Cabinet Committee on Government Management Integrity agreed that recognition should be given to civil servants who report the giving or receiving of bribes.
Following that, the Chief Secretary to the Government issued a circular dated May 11, 2011 on the Guidelines for Civil Servants Reporting the Giving or Receiving of Bribes, which came into effect on June 1, 2011. – Bernama
