PM ANWAR LAUNCHES KEEP MALAYSIA CLEAN INITIATIVE TO FOSTER INTEGRITY

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Keep Malaysia Clean (KMC) initiative, a strategic platform to mobilise society, from preschool to the workforce, in building a civic-minded culture that rejects corruption.

In his speech at the 58th anniversary of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the launch of KMC here today, Anwar said the new initiative would restore Malaysia’s image as a nation of integrity and dignity.

“Keep Malaysia Clean with MACC. That is profound, effective, courageous to bring back the esteemed image of Malaysia as a great nation,” he said.

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Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

KMC is a national blueprint developed by MACC in collaboration with the Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (PPPR) led by its chairman, Datin Yasmin Ahmad Merican.

KMC, developed in line with the nation’s aspiration to foster integrity, transparency and accountability, will be anchored on three main pillars: Noble Values, Noble Society and Noble Environment.

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It is a call for Malaysians to uphold integrity in every daily decision, choose the right path, and preserve Malaysia’s values-based foundation for future generations.

In a statement, Yasmin said KMC was not a new approach to fighting corruption, but a national platform that complemented existing local and international initiatives, strengthened by the ideas, contributions and goodwill of Malaysians.

“The programme will be implemented in phases covering Awareness, Action and Sustainability, designed to encourage participation from all levels of society,” she said.

She added that its progress would be independently monitored by PPPR, with transparent annual reporting on participation levels, impact and outcomes achieved.

“PPPR stresses that the success of KMC will not be measured merely through words, but through active participation, shared ownership by communities, and long-term change towards building a culture of national integrity.

“This collective effort is also expected to contribute positively to Malaysia’s standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which currently remains at the mid-level of global trust rankings,” she said.

-- BERNAMA