Teamwork: Azam delivering a speech during the launch of Pakar at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama
PUTRAJAYA: Organisations must work closely with graft busters to push for a corrupt-free agenda, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said this was especially so if the organisations had members with the experience and expertise to deal with corruption.
“On MACC’s part, we are ever willing to work alongside the public to educate society on rejecting corruption and power abuse.
“At the same time, we want to increase cooperation between the agency and like-minded parties to create strong awareness on corruption to rid the country of such practices,” he said during the launch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Organisation (Pakar).
He noted that Pakar had members who had previously served the MACC, as well as individuals who championed the anti-corruption cause.
“With your expertise, I hope we can further spread the agenda, where the aim is for Malaysians to live a corrupt-free life.
“If we work together, I believe we can bring Malaysia to greater heights and success,” Azam said.
Pakar president Datuk Seri Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil said the organisation was committed to its role in fighting corruption through education and awareness.
“Pakar was set up for that purpose and to support MACC’s efforts to put a stop to corruption and power abuse in this country,” he said.
Shamsun Bahrin, who had held the post of MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention) before retiring in 2021, said he hoped to use his experience serving the agency for 37 years with Pakar.
