PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s rise in the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) rankings reflects the efforts of the Madani government to combat systemic corruption and correct weaknesses in the country’s governance structure, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the improvement in Malaysia’s rank from 57th position in 2024 to 54th in 2025 was driven by strict enforcement action by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, the police, the Inland Revenue Board and the Customs Department, among other measures.
“This includes the success of recovering more than RM15.5bil in national revenue through the seizure of assets, funds and the crackdown on corruption syndicates and leaks that have long affected public finances,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday.
“The Madani government also does not compromise when the integrity of strategic institutions is questioned. Strict action against misconduct and irregularities in the defence sector, in addition to the dismantling of cartels and high-profile corruption, reaffirms the principle that no one is immune from the law,” said Anwar.
