Malaysia Corruption Watch - MCW

06/06/2026

Bedah Buku Antirasuah MCW

Rasuah: Sifat, Sebab dan Fungsi – Syed Hussein Alatas

Dalam usaha memahami rasuah secara lebih mendalam, Pemerhati Rasuah Malaysia (MCW) memperkenalkan siri “Bedah Buku Antirasuah MCW”, satu platform intelektual yang bertujuan mengupas karya-karya penting berkaitan integriti, tadbir urus dan pembinaan masyarakat bebas rasuah. Siri ini bukan sekadar ulasan buku, tetapi satu ruang perbincangan kritikal bagi mencari akar permasalahan rasuah serta jalan penyelesaiannya.

Siri pertama, MCW memilih karya agung Profesor Syed Hussein Alatas, Rasuah: Sifat, Sebab dan Fungsi, sebuah buku klasik yang masih relevan walaupun ditulis beberapa dekad lalu.* Sebagai seorang sarjana sosiologi bertaraf antarabangsa, Syed Hussein Alatas melihat rasuah bukan sekadar jenayah individu, tetapi sebagai gejala sosial yang mempunyai sejarah panjang, faktor penyebab yang kompleks serta kesan yang mendalam terhadap pembangunan sesebuah negara.

Menerusi enam bab utama, beliau membawa pembaca menelusuri sejarah rasuah dari Empayar Romawi dan China Kuno hingga ke masyarakat Asia moden, sebelum mengupas sebab-sebab, kesan-kesan dan ideologi yang sering digunakan untuk mempertahankan amalan rasuah. Pendekatan beliau yang berasaskan fakta sejarah dan analisis sosiologi menjadikan buku ini antara rujukan terpenting dalam kajian rasuah di rantau Asia.

MCW percaya bahawa perjuangan menentang rasuah tidak boleh bergantung kepada penguatkuasaan semata-mata. Ia mesti disertai dengan kefahaman ilmu yang mendalam mengenai sifat dan budaya rasuah. Justeru, bedah buku ini diharapkan dapat membuka ruang pemikiran baharu kepada masyarakat, khususnya generasi muda, penjawat awam, pemimpin organisasi dan aktivis masyarakat, agar lebih memahami musuh sebenar yang sedang menghakis integriti negara dari dalam.

Selamat mengikuti siri Bedah Buku Antirasuah MCW, kerana memerangi rasuah bermula dengan memahami rasuah itu sendiri.

05/06/2026

https://malaysiagazette.com/2026/06/04/jawab-terbuka-kes-tertuduh-peroleh-suapan-dilepas-bebas-selepas-bayar-kompaun-mcw/

Source: Berita Harian https://share.google/aSxDsWzqYFPkfdFQV

04/06/2026

Kuala Lumpur: Pemerhati Rasuah Malaysia (MCW) menggesa Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) memberikan penjelasan terbuka berhubung keputusan menawarkan kompaun kepada seorang bekas ketua unit komunikasi korporat sebuah kementerian yang sebe...

03/06/2026

Kongsi Berita

Kes ini melibatkan Nur Fazreen Mohamad Kamal, 45, bekas Ketua Unit Komunikasi Korporat sebuah kementerian. Beliau dituduh menerima suapan gelang emas bernilai RM5,268. Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur melepas dan membebaskan beliau selepas pihak pendakwaan memaklumkan bahawa beliau telah membayar kompaun yang ditawarkan SPRM.

Isu penting: pertuduhan asal ialah bawah Seksyen 17(a) Akta SPRM 2009, tetapi kompaun ditawarkan bawah Seksyen 92 AMLATFPUAA 2001, iaitu undang-undang pengubahan wang haram/hasil aktiviti haram. TheSun melaporkan kompaun itu ditawarkan pada 7 Mei dan dibayar pada 12 Mei, namun jumlah kompaun tidak didedahkan.

Dari sudut undang-undang, kompaun memang wujud bawah Seksyen 92 AMLATFPUAA dengan izin Pendakwa Raya, tetapi isu integriti awam ialah ketelusan alasan: mengapa kes rasuah yang telah dibawa ke mahkamah akhirnya diselesaikan melalui kompaun? Seksyen 17(a) Akta SPRM juga membawa hukuman berat jika sabit, iaitu penjara maksimum 20 tahun dan denda tidak kurang lima kali nilai suapan atau RM10,000, mana lebih tinggi.

*Pandangan MCW - SPRM dan pendakwaan perlu menjelaskan prinsip, kriteria dan jumlah kompaun, bukan kerana mahu menghukum sebelum sabit, tetapi untuk mengelakkan persepsi bahawa kes rasuah boleh “diselesaikan” dengan bayaran. Tanpa penjelasan, keyakinan rakyat terhadap perang melawan rasuah boleh terhakis.*

03/06/2026

MCW Wednesday Discussion

*Integrity Crisis Among Leaders: Between Rhetoric and Reality*

One of the greatest challenges facing society today is the widening gap between what leaders say and what they actually do. Integrity is not measured by speeches, slogans, mission statements, or social media content—it is measured by consistency between words, actions, and values.

*The article highlights how public trust begins at home and extends into organizations, institutions, and government.* When promises are repeatedly broken, people experience “moral fatigue,” becoming increasingly skeptical of leaders and institutions. In an era where image-building is easier than ever, perception often overshadows genuine character.

*True leadership is demonstrated through example.* Employees, citizens, and followers are more influenced by what leaders do than what they say. Organizations that prioritize image over substance may achieve short-term success but risk losing credibility, trust, and long-term sustainability.

For MCW members, this raises an important question: *Are we building a culture of integrity based on appearances, or are we cultivating leaders whose actions consistently reflect their values?* Ultimately, trust is not earned through rhetoric—it is earned through accountability, honesty, and the courage to live by the principles we expect others to follow.

02/06/2026

Diskusi MCW

Benarkah kekuatan sesebuah negara terletak pada pemimpin semata-mata? Atau sebenarnya ia bergantung kepada jutaan rakyat biasa yang memilih untuk melakukan perkara yang betul setiap hari?

Dr. Rozaidi Razali mengingatkan bahawa pembinaan negara bukan hanya tugas ahli politik, penjawat awam atau institusi kerajaan. Guru yang mendidik dengan ikhlas, pekerja yang amanah, usahawan yang mencipta peluang, sukarelawan yang berkhidmat tanpa mengharap penghargaan, dan ibu bapa yang membesarkan anak dengan nilai murni dan semuanya adalah wira tanpa nama yang membentuk masa depan negara.

Integriti bukan sekadar slogan, polisi atau ucapan. Integriti ialah apa yang kita lakukan apabila tiada siapa yang melihat. Ia perlu menjadi budaya yang dipupuk secara konsisten, bukan sekadar syarat pematuhan.

Persoalannya, dalam usaha memerangi rasuah dan membina Malaysia yang lebih baik, adakah kita terlalu bergantung kepada perubahan di peringkat atas, sedangkan perubahan sebenar bermula daripada diri sendiri, keluarga, organisasi dan komuniti?

Jika setiap rakyat memilih integriti dalam tindakan harian mereka, mampukah kita melahirkan sebuah Malaysia yang lebih bersatu, berakauntabiliti dan dihormati dunia?

Pandangan anda: Adakah integriti negara bermula dari kepimpinan tertinggi atau daripada rakyat biasa yang mengamalkannya setiap hari?

02/06/2026

*MCW Tuesday Discussion*

*Politics, GLC Appointments and the Dignity of Public Service*

The recent controversy surrounding alleged offers of GLC positions to politicians who lose elections has raised an important question that goes far beyond any individual or political party.

*What is the true purpose of seeking public office?*

Should individuals contest elections primarily to serve the people and the nation, or should political participation come with expectations of appointments and rewards if electoral ambitions are unsuccessful?

Legally, there may be nothing wrong with appointing former politicians to positions in Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) or Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs). However, from an integrity and governance perspective, public perception matters.

When political figures are offered influential positions shortly after elections, the public may question whether such appointments are based on merit, expertise and competence, or whether they are rewards for political loyalty and service.

Many professionals accept positions in public service despite significant financial sacrifices because they believe in serving the nation. Former judges, civil servants and public officials are expected to uphold independence and integrity throughout their careers. The same principle should apply across all branches of government and public institutions.

Perhaps it is time for Malaysia to seriously consider a mandatory “cooling-off period” of several years before former politicians, ministers, senior civil servants or judges can accept appointments in GLCs and GLICs. Such a reform could help reduce conflicts of interest, strengthen public confidence and restore greater dignity to public service.

*What do you think?* Should Malaysia introduce stricter rules governing post-service appointments in GLCs and GLICs?

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Jemputan khas buat kepimpinan dan ahli MCW ke Pesta Buku Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur

Buku yang mengandungi kata aluan dari MCW akan dilancarkan oleh YBhg Dato' Haslina Abdul Hamid, KSU Kementerian Perpaduan Negara.

Tarikh: 3 Jun 2026
Masa: 1.00 pm
Tempat: Pentas Dunia Buku, Dewan Merdeka (PBAKL) KL

31/05/2026

Investigative journalism is indispensable
By Dr Akhbar Satar
May 30, 2026

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2026/05/1451726/investigative-journalism-indispensable

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MCW Sunday Discussion...

*Investigative Journalism: A Pillar of Accountability We Cannot Afford to Lose*

In the fight against corruption, investigative journalism remains one of society’s most powerful tools. While enforcement agencies, regulators and the courts all have important roles to play, many major corruption scandals first came to light because a journalist was willing to ask difficult questions and follow the evidence wherever it led.

History has shown that investigative reporting can expose abuse of power, financial misconduct, procurement irregularities and governance failures that might otherwise remain hidden. In Malaysia, several high-profile cases gained public attention because journalists, whistleblowers and civil society organisations refused to stay silent.

However, investigative journalism is becoming increasingly challenging. Reporters today face legal risks, intimidation, online harassment and growing pressure from various interest groups. At the same time, corruption itself has become more sophisticated, involving digital transactions, offshore structures and complex financial networks that require specialised skills to uncover.

*This raises an important question for all of us in the MCW community:*

Can Malaysia effectively combat corruption without a strong, independent and protected investigative media?

The relationship between anti-corruption agencies, NGOs, whistleblowers and journalists should not be viewed as competition. Instead, they are different parts of the same accountability ecosystem. When one pillar weakens, the entire system becomes more vulnerable.

*At MCW, we have often emphasised that transparency is one of the strongest deterrents against corruption.* Investigative journalism contributes directly to that transparency by bringing facts into the public domain and encouraging institutions to respond.

*What do you think?* Should Malaysia introduce stronger legal protections and incentives for investigative journalists and whistleblowers? And how can NGOs like MCW work more closely with the media to strengthen integrity and public accountability?

*Let's discuss.*

IN an era marked by complex financial crimes, abuse of authority and institutional corruption, investigative journalism has become more important than ever.