MACC wins three awards at Asean PR Excellence Awards 2025
The awards received were the Diamond Award for the 'Best Crisis Management' category, and two Gold Awards for 'Best Government PR' and 'Best Communication Use of Social Media'.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention), Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman, said the awards were a significant recognition for the commission, highlighting that public relations and communications are not merely support functions, but serve as the core drivers of integrity and trust within an organisation.
"I would like to thank the Asean PR Network, the panel of international and Asean judges, the Institute of Public Relations Malaysia (IPRM), and all the participants present today.
"We take this responsibility very seriously. Our Strategic Communications Division strives for excellence through professionalism, consistency, and continuous training.
"These awards are a deeply meaningful acknowledgement of their dedication and commitment. On behalf of MACC, I once again thank you for this honour," he said.
The 5th Asean PR Excellence Awards 2025 was organised by the Jakarta-based Asean Public Relations Network (APRN) in collaboration with IPRM, recognising outstanding achievements in public relations across Asean.
For all three categories, the division submitted a special report highlighting its role as the agency responsible for crisis management during the investigation involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, which secured the Diamond Award.
The other two entries comprised a media management plan on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and efforts to revolutionise MACC's publicity and promotions through artificial intelligence (AI).
Meanwhile, APRN President Prita Kemal Gani said the awards recognised outstanding achievements in public relations across the Asean region, celebrating innovative campaigns and impactful initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of the profession.
The event was also held in conjunction with the annual Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference.
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