PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner, Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, has required all agency personnel to submit or update their asset declarations within one month of receiving an official notification, which will be issued at a later date.

He said the directive was among the first measures introduced under his leadership to strengthen the agency’s integrity and rebuild public confidence in the MACC as an independent, professional and impartial institution.

“To spearhead efforts to build and maintain public trust, I am directing all MACC officers to submit their asset declarations within a month from the date the official notification is issued.

“In line with that commitment, I will personally be the first to undertake the asset declaration process, InsyaAllah,” he said during his first address at the MACC monthly gathering here today.

He also emphasised that the MACC would not yield to pressure from any source, whether public sentiment, media scrutiny or political influence.

“Justice and the rule of law, applied without exception or compromise, are principles we will uphold. Integrity must go beyond rhetoric and pledges; it must be demonstrated through confidential decision-making and fearless investigations,” he said.

He also cautioned MACC personnel against damaging the organisation’s reputation through any wrongdoing, saying that even a small act of misconduct can taint the integrity of the entire institution.

He also emphasised that MACC staff should embody two core values, namely strength and trustworthiness, as highlighted in Surah Al-Qasas (the 28th chapter of the Quran).

He said strength relates to capability and expertise in carrying out tasks, while trustworthiness embodies honesty, which is central to the public service ethos, adding that the combination of the two qualities will ensure that the MACC continues to be respected as a key pillar in safeguarding the nation’s integrity.

Abd Halim also urged MACC personnel to shun arrogance and ego in the course of their duties, stressing that their conduct is always under public scrutiny.

He further emphasised that justice cannot be compromised, and that genuine integrity is measured by the ability to resist interference or undue influence from vested interests. — Bernama

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 15 — Integrity and trustworthiness must continue to serve as the cornerstone of every level of the security forces to ensure public confidence in law enforcement institutions is maintained, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

He said the strength of an organisation does not depend solely on physical facilities, buildings or sophisticated assets, but is determined by the integrity and honesty of its personnel.

According to him, an organisation may possess extensive experience, skills and complete assets, but without integrity, all of these hold little value.

“The true strength of an organisation lies in the honesty of each of its members. If integrity collapses, no matter how advanced the facilities it possesses, public trust will be lost.

‘If we lose wealth, we lose nothing. If we lose health, we lose something. But if we lose character, we lose everything. That is why integrity and moral values are so important in life,” he said when officiating the opening of the Iskandar Puteri district police headquarters (IPD) here today.

Also present was Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad.

Elaborating further, Ayob Khan said the trust placed in every member of the force must always be safeguarded and should never be compromised.

At the same time, he stressed that there would be no tolerance for abuse of power, corruption or any form of disciplinary misconduct that could tarnish the image of the force and undermine public confidence.

“Never use rank as a shield against legal action. Anyone who betrays the public trust must face appropriate action, regardless of position or rank,” he said.

In a related development, he said today’s security challenges are becoming increasingly complex, with authorities no longer dealing solely with conventional crimes but also facing emerging threats such as cybercrime, online scam syndicates, cross-border smuggling and transnational crime.

In this regard, he said the police force must continue to strengthen its operational and investigative capabilities through a more proactive, swift and data-driven approach to ensure public safety remains safeguarded. — Bernama