The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will be ranking each ministry on the issue of corruption and abuse of power, said its Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad.
He said the list (containing the rankings) which had been completed and validated by the experts involved would be announced to the public in November or December.
"The list is drawn up so that every ministry can see their ranking and work to improve their positions.
"The ranking will show the top 10 ministries with problems and five in the cleanest' ministries category," he told a press conference after a Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) ceremony held by the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) here today.
He said the ranking would be drawn up every year and expanded to include all government departments and agencies in the country.
However, Dzulkifli refused to comment further when he was asked about the ministry with the most problems, only saying it would be revealed during the official announcement ceremony.
He said the ranking was not a new thing because it was practised in other countries including South Korea.
On the IBR, Dzulkifli said so far 620 ministries, government agencies and departments, government-linked companies, non-governmental organisations, foundations and institutes of higher learning had taken the pledge.
"This shows a high level of commitment from all parties to ensure that their organisations are free of corruption and abuse of power," he said.
On MPIC, Dzulkifli said so far, the MACC had not received any complaints on the ministry and it was one of the ministries without a high risk of corruption and abuse of power.
Meanwhile, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said all the funds allocated to the ministry such as the Monsoon Season Assistance amounting to RM261 million and the RM130 million for the rubber-replanting scheme must be managed with trustworthiness so that they are not misused for personal gain.
He said the ministry's IBR was a manifestation by all the staff of the ministry, its agencies and councils to reject corruption.
"The government remains committed, if there is anyone or any group of people in the MPIC, agency or council who is without integrity or free of corruption, we will be firm in taking action against them," he said.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Wed Oct 11 2017
DZULKIFLI: The ranking will show the top 10 ministries with problems and five in the cleanest' ministries category. - Filepic/BERNAMA
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
![[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream")
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
A total of 34 people were charged, including several military officials.