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THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has received 34,819 reports of alleged corruption and abuse of power between 2020 and April 2025, with enforcement actions resulting in the seizure and forfeiture of assets worth a combined RM31.41 billion, said Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today.
Speaking at the second MACC Accredited Law Enforcement Programme Convocation, Azam revealed that of these reports, 5,145 investigation papers were opened, leading to 5,703 arrests and 2,479 prosecutions. A total of 1,274 individuals were convicted in court.
“During this five-year period, MACC also seized assets worth RM3.54 billion and forfeited assets amounting to RM27.87 billion,” Bernama cited quoted him saying.
Azam underscored the critical role of enforcement and anti-corruption professionals, especially graduates entering the field, in maintaining public trust and integrity in governance.
“There will be no compromise with any offenders of corruption, including MACC members. Harsher actions will be taken should any of you be caught and prosecuted in court,” he warned.
He said the post-pandemic landscape and ongoing global economic challenges have intensified social inequality and created fresh avenues for abuse of power.
This, he noted, underscores the urgent need for principled enforcement officers, researchers, educators, and policymakers who are equipped to lead with ethical conviction.
Azam also urged all stakeholders—including government institutions, academia, civil society and the private sector—to support the broader anti-corruption agenda, not solely through enforcement but also education, research, and the adoption of technology-driven solutions.
“We firmly believe that effective anti-corruption efforts begin with the cultivation of good values from an early age. It starts at home, in schools and continues in higher learning institutions,” he said.
The convocation saw 74 graduates awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in International Law Enforcement: Anti-Corruption Leadership (Level 7), and 176 graduates conferred with the Professional Diploma in International Law Enforcement: Anti-Corruption Studies (Level 5).
The qualifications are part of a collaborative programme between MACC’s Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU), United Kingdom, launched in 2017 to produce well-rounded law enforcement professionals grounded in both academic rigor and ethical leadership. - June 12, 2025