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A retired Malaysian judge has cautioned that suppressing whistleblowers discourages honest officials from reporting corruption, potentially exposing the nation to far greater financial crimes and scandals.
The Grand Imam of Masjid Negara has stressed that national strength stems from the integrity of citizens and leaders rather than defence assets alone, speaking at Friday prayers attended by Malaysia's military top brass.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately post a certified integrity officer to Perkeso in response to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 fraud investigation, marking a significant enforcement action against corruption within Malaysia's social security framework.