KUCHING, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Community leaders, local representatives and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play a crucial role as ‘watchdogs in reporting enforcement misconduct, said Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar.
He said the public should feel confident in reporting abuse of power or injustices, as complaints made through legitimate channels like the EAIC are thoroughly investigated.
"As community leaders, you are essential to supporting this process and empowering the public to come forward and seek justice," he said during his speech at the Encouraging Responsibility Accountability Trustworthiness (ERAT) programme at Kota Samarahan, near here, yesterday.
He added that strengthening public service requires personnel with high integrity and those found guilty of violations, misconduct, or breaches of ethics would face strict actions, including dismissal of service.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), Datuk Rubiah Wang, said the EAIC plays an important role in helping the country achieve its goal of becoming a cleaner, more transparent nation, free from misconduct.
She added that this aligns with the public’s growing demand for transparency and accountability in the public service.
"Only the guilty should fear; those who are honest have nothing to worry about when investigated by the EAIC. It is a mechanism to defend against baseless allegations, ensuring justice and truth in every action taken.
"As such, the commission not only serves to protect the public but also acts as a shield for enforcement officers of integrity,” she said.
In a statement, the EAIC said the ERAT programme was jointly organised with KKDW and the Samarahan Resident's Office.
The programme aims to raise awareness about accountability, responsibility, and trust in combating enforcement misconduct and to promote integrity as the core of public service.
Around 1,000 individuals, including representatives from enforcement agencies under the EAIC, Samarahan community leaders, NGO representatives, public agency officers and local residents, attended the ERAT programme.
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