Malaysia’s Anwar orders officials to file anti-corruption report within a week
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed top enforcement officials to submit an anti-corruption report within one week, demonstrating their commitment to combating corruption and smuggling. Delivered in a closed-door address, Anwar warned officials who feel unable to meet expectations to step aside, emphasizing the need for serious action. This directive comes amid scrutiny of Anwar's reformist government and its ability to translate anti-corruption rhetoric into tangible results within Malaysia's system. Anwar linked the crackdown to cross-border criminality and urged agencies to collaborate to address border weaknesses. Malaysia currently ranks 57th globally in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, and the government aims to be in the top 25 by 2033.
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