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No dummy seatbelt
Dummy seatbelt buckles, used to disable warning systems, will be banned from import starting Dec 31.
Terengganu police said the skipper in the Pulau Perhentian boat capsize tragedy is set to be charged in court tomorrow.
Selangor Road Transport Department will place undercover officers on express and tour buses to enforce seatbelt rules.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating alleged corruption in the MyKiosk project after a political party filed a complaint.
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The Star
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- The Star
Sabah MACC offers cash rewards to civil servants for reporting graft
KOTA KINABALU: Civil servants who report cases of graft that lead to prosecution are entitled to claim monetary rewards equivalent to the value of bribery offered or received, said Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Its director, Datuk Karunanithy Y. Subbiah, said this move is in tandem with the state policy since 2011, which aims to boost integrity and courage among public service workers and encourage reports of any form of graft. 'If any civil servants make a report to the MACC of alleged corruption, be it offering or receiving, which leads to the case being investigated and prosecution made, then the case will be evaluated by a state-level committee to decide on the monetary reward,' he said. He said this to media personnel after an Integrity Seminar for public service here on Thursday (July 3). Karunanithy said this committee was chaired by him, along with representatives from the Audit Department and the Sabah Civil Service Department. He said a recommendation on the value would be made before it was presented to the central committee for a suitable reward to be determined. 'The reward is usually on a dollar-to-dollar basis, whereby the cash money is equivalent to the offered bribe money,' he stated. 'For example, if a civil servant is offered RM10,000 and reports this to the authorities, then the amount would be suggested as the reward,' said Karunanithy. However, for cases involving small amounts such as RM100, the minimum award for consideration is RM500, he said. According to Karunanithy, in addition to cash compensation, the civil servant would also receive an official certificate of appreciation for their commitment to upholding integrity within the public sector. He stated that this reward mechanism only applies to public servants who are offered bribes and make formal reports to the MACC, and not to those who act as public whistleblowers. According to Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009, it is compulsory for any individual who knows of any form of graft to report it to the MACC. Failure to do so is a crime. On related matters, he said a total of RM54,850 in reward money was given to civil servants in Sabah in 2023. Karunanithy said out of this amount, RM52,850 was awarded to policemen and RM2,000 to immigration personnel. He said the police force was the most active in reporting graft, but only one state agency, the Wildlife Department, has made a report thus far. He also shared a case where a civil servant received a money-filled envelope discreetly from an unknown individual, who, out of honesty, surrendered the money directly to the MACC for action to be taken against the offender.
Daily Express
6 hours ago
- Daily Express
RM54,000 rewards to Sabah government staff who refused bribes
Published on: Thursday, July 03, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 03, 2025 By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Karunanithy clarified that the reward is only applicable to civil servants who are directly offered bribes. Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) disbursed over RM54,000 in rewards last year to civil servants in Sabah who refused and reported bribe offers. Sabah MACC Director Datuk S. Karunanithy said the reward programme has been in place since 2011 to encourage integrity among government officers. 'We have a reward policy. When a civil servant rejects a bribe and reports it to MACC, we give a reward dollar-for-dollar,' he told reporters at the Seminar on Integrity Governance: The Core of Public Service at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Wednesday. 'For example, if the offer is RM10,000 and the officer reports it, we will pay the same amount back to them,' he said, noting that in 2023, MACC paid RM52,850 to Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and RM2,000 to the State Immigration Department. As for State agencies, he said only one case was reported, which was from the Wildlife Department. Karunanithy clarified that the reward is only applicable to civil servants who are directly offered bribes. 'This reward is for civil servants who receive the offer. It is not for the public acting as whistleblowers. 'The person must come in and report it to MACC personally, not just make a general report,' he said. He cited one case where money was placed in an envelope without the officer's knowledge. Upon discovering the contents, the officer immediately returned it to MACC and was rewarded. 'This is what we hope for. Even if they receive it, they return it voluntarily,' he said. He urged State departments to be more proactive, stating that it is not just about reward but about principle and responsibility as civil servants. Karunanithy said MACC continues to focus on prevention, education and monitoring, including oversight of State-linked companies under Sabah Maju Jaya. Ongoing investigations remain confidential for now. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
6 hours ago
- The Star
MACC nabs senior GLC manager in Sabah over alleged bribery
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has arrested a senior manager of a government-linked company (GLC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM16,000 in bribes in return for securing repair works under the GLC. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at 4 pm on Wednesday (July 2) when he came to the Sabah MACC office to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offence last year and received approximately RM16,000 via several bank transfers into his account. "The payments were allegedly made as an inducement for securing repair works in several locations across Sabah," the source said. Meanwhile, Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the suspect would be brought to the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court on Thursday (July 3) for a remand application. – Bernama
