PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has stressed that efforts to combat corruption require political will, clear laws and public support to ensure effective and sustained implementation.
He said every individual must have a clear sense of direction in life to uphold integrity, even as technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) continue to evolve.
“Technology cannot make decisions to solve problems the way humans do. Our thinking is crucial in determining our level of integrity.
“There must be guidance and direction in life. Without it, one’s sense of humanity is lost, and a person will lose their way,” he said when delivering his lecture titled “From Campus to Nation: Leadership in Addressing Integrity Challenges” to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Skudai, Johor Baru, on Monday (April 6).
Azam, who is a UTM alumnus, said the MACC remains committed to carrying out investigations without fear or favour, including against high-profile individuals, as part of efforts to ensure the country is free from corruption.
The programme was organised to raise awareness and understanding among students on issues related to corruption, integrity and governance, while strengthening leadership networks between the university and its students.
Meanwhile, UTM deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Prof Ali Selamat said integrity must begin with oneself, especially among students, as future leaders of the nation.
“Who are we when no one is watching? That is integrity,” he said.
He added that a university’s success is not only measured by academic excellence, but also by how well it fosters an ecosystem grounded in values, ethics and social responsibility.
The programme, organised by MACC Johor in collaboration with UTM, also served as an important platform to nurture mature thinking among students so they can become leaders with integrity in the future.
