KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has introduced a new Outcome-Based Integrity (OBI) framework designed to build a leak-proof administrative ecosystem and bolster public trust across state agencies.
Officiating the 2026 Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Convention (KITA) on Tuesday (Oct 6), Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor declared that anti-corruption efforts must deliver measurable results.
"OBI focuses on three main pillars: reducing fundamental leakages and misconduct, boosting public service efficiency and transparency, and increasing public and investor confidence through the Public Trust Index," Hajiji told over 2,500 participants at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).
Under the new directive, governance will shift to a proactive, predictive, and preventive approach (3P).
The state will integrate OBI metrics directly into the annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of all department heads and state company executives.
Administrative performance will be measured by actual reductions in leakage risks and improvements in service efficiency, supported by digital governance, predictive data analytics, and behavioural insights.
Additionally, the state will expand the empowerment of Certified Integrity Officers (CeIOs) and reinforce internal Integrity Units to build a new generation of ethical leaders.
