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Salary increase under SSPA, CPI task force, AKPS among civil service reform achievements
The demerit system ensures fairer, objective evaluations, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
Fri Jan 03 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages [COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663001451_KualaLumpurskyline.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Pragmatically elbowing Malaysian corruption and leakages
The plan should include first and foremost a credible and effective framework to finally curb corruption at every level of society.
Fri Jul 28 2023
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IDEAS concerned about Malaysia falling five spots in Corruption Perception Index 2021
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is concerned about Malaysia's five-spots drop in Transparency Internationals most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021.
Thu Jan 27 2022
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MACC takes serious note of CPI 2021, will make proposals
MACC is taking serious note of Malaysia's score and position in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) issued by Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) today.
Tue Jan 25 2022
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Whither corruption in Malaysia?
Corruption is much more susceptible to rationalisation, justification and normalisation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
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Twin evils: Identity politics and corruption
As a nation, if we want to secure our place under the sun in the 4IR and 5IR era, which is quickly approaching, we need to fight and eradicate both.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611806567_ndeksPersepsiRasuah.jpg)
Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th
Dr Muhammad Mohan said Malaysia recorded a score of 51 out of 100, compared to 53 the previous year.
Thu Jan 28 2021
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[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia ranked 57th on 2020 corruption index, Vietnam's fresh COVID-19 outbreak rises to 82 cases
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Thu Jan 28 2021
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CPI Results: Government needs to be more transparent - FOMCA
Fomca secretary-general Datuk Paul Selvaraj said the government needs to be more transparent in its processes and procurement in spite of the country's improvement in corruption perception.
Thu Dec 04 2014
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Malaysia improves on Corruption Perception Index 2014
Scoring 52 out of 100, Malaysia is perceived as the second least corrupted country in the ASEAN region.
Wed Dec 03 2014
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Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports
My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes, says US President Donald Trump.
Thu Feb 06 2025
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Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan
Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732854918_tbPhilippines.jpg)
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch
The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Police identify victims of helicopter incident Police identify victims of helicopter incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738835271_helikopterterhempas.jpg)
Police identify victims of helicopter incident
Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738834308_MohamadHasan.jpg)
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership
Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738832446_AustraliaFlag.jpg)
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes
The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738821042_googlegemini.jpg)
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify
Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
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Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home
Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41738135125_TBCEASEFIREGAZA.jpg)
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738013153_Deepseeklogo.jpg)
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say
South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025