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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) statistics revealed that civil servants in their 40s and below contained&nbsp; 57.8 % of the 5,652 people who were caught for their corrupt behaviours between 2007 and August 2022.
The number is especially shocking in 2020 as MACC arrested 275 individuals aged between 18 and 30 engaging in corruption, including students from higher learning institutions and government employees.&nbsp;
Another research in 2021 by Universiti Putra Malaysia showed that there were 13.3% of the 2,254 participants in both public and private institutions of higher learning contending that they had been given a bribe. Among them, 2.5% (56) of them mentioned that they had intended to accept the bribe.
Responding to the findings, local experts urged for the reexamination of anti-corruption laws, with amendments that could toughen the laws, to avoid the occurrences of corruption in this country.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/102920503-Malaysia_ringgit.jpg?v=1439532048" alt="See the source image" />
Source: CNBC
<h2>Reevaluation Of Anti - Corruption Act 1997 (Act 575)&nbsp;</h2>
It&rsquo;s time for the government to make changes to the Anti- Corruption Act 1997 (Act 575), said Universiti Putra (UPM) Faculty of Human Ecology lecturer Associate Prof Dr Amini Amir Abdullah.
&ldquo;Under Act 575, convicted offenders face a jail term of not less than 14 days and not more than 20 years. I suggest that the minimum jail term be increased to not less than two years,&rdquo; he told Bernama.
He added that there should be a minimum imprisonment, considering individuals found guilty of such acts worth millions of ringgit were only sent to jail for less than a month.&nbsp;
&ldquo;(To me) this is not fair,&rdquo; he said.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act or Act 694) records a maximum jail term of 20 years. However, the minimum term is not indicated, which is decided by judges.&nbsp;
The fine, according to this Act, is not less than 5 times of the amount of bribery or RM 10,000, depending on which one is higher.&nbsp;
Dr Amini Amir Abdullah suggested that the minimum fine should be increased to RM50,000 from RM10,000 while the indication of &ldquo;not less than five times the sum of the gratification&rdquo; and &ldquo;whichever is higher&rdquo; should be removed.&nbsp;
Associate Prof Dr Haliza Abdul Rahman, head of the Laboratory of Youth in Leadership, Politics and Citizenship at UPM&rsquo;s Institute of Social Studies, proposed that harsher punishments are required to be carried out to discourage the involvement of people in the acts of bribery.&nbsp;
Due to the different backgrounds of the people taking part in corrupt actions with different levels of severity, she argued that the same model cannot be applied to everyone, for instance, the sentence for people charged of corruption and those stealing something from a supermarket.&nbsp;
&ldquo;(Hence) severe punishment should be meted out to those convicted of corruption to make them repent. Such a punishment is not only in line with public interest but will also cause the general public to despise such criminal acts.
&ldquo;It will also reflect the seriousness of the government in fighting corruption as well as serve as a lesson to the people not to get caught up in the immoral activity,&rdquo; she said.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664356987/unsigned/otufqggpdto42zdt9pzc.jpg" alt="" width="1482" height="988" />
Source: Unsplash
<h2>Reasons For Corruption: Luxurious Lifestyle?&nbsp;</h2>
Based on some studies, one of the factors resulting in the tendency of people leaning towards corruption, particularly those in power, is the luxurious lifestyle that they want to live.&nbsp;
Dr Amini Amir believed that the materialistic attitude of young people has prompted them to be corrupt.&nbsp;
Competitions can be seen on social media in which people show off their possessions, which drive people to live up to the expectation of living a glamorous life.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Their (desire to lead a) luxurious life will initially cause them to rack up debts. And, when the situation worsens and they are unable to settle their debts, they will get involved in corruption. To them, bribes are a source of &lsquo;side income&rsquo; that can help them resolve their debt issues,&rdquo; he said.
The behaviour of corruption in the workplace without being caught by the authorities also influence youngsters to commit the crime of corruption, suggested Dr Amini Amir.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664357203/unsigned/cye8khu1e9nmwjwemurk.jpg" alt="" width="1482" height="1852" />
Source: Unsplash
<h2>Being &ldquo;busybodies&rdquo; To Stop Corruption&nbsp;</h2>
Although the term &ldquo;busybodies&rdquo; is often perceived negatively, Dr Amini Amir encouraged people to be more concerned with others' corrupt behaviours to prevent the spread of such acts in an organisation.
&ldquo;The term &lsquo;busybody&rsquo; has a negative connotation as it refers to a person who interferes in other people&rsquo;s affairs. (As a result of this), some employees are reluctant to report (corruption) because they are afraid of being dismissed or ostracised by their colleagues. They should, by right, know that they can be charged under Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009 for failing to report corrupt activities (in their organisation).
&ldquo;So, it&rsquo;s better that they report the matter... (they have nothing to fear) as they will be protected under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2010, as well as receive a reward in recognition of their efforts to uncover the corrupt activities concerned,&rdquo; he said.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504711331083-9c895941bf81?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="Classified page 5 newspaper selective focus photography" />
Source: Unsplash&nbsp;
<h2>Anti-Corruption Education&nbsp;</h2>
Amini Amir said that to avoid the exacerbation of corruption, the improvement of the anti-corruption syllabus in the education system is necessary for the young generation to build their integrity and self-identity.&nbsp;
He endorsed the introduction of MACC cadet movement in the primary and secondary schools to help the students to comprehend corruption and build their moral values.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;This proposal will surely add more value to the proactive efforts taken by MACC to include an anti-corruption education element in the Year Five Bahasa Melayu textbook effective 2021.
&ldquo;And, to raise awareness of the dangers of being involved in corrupt practices, schools can also organise visits to prisons where individuals convicted of corruption are incarcerated,&rdquo; he added.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664357529/unsigned/gxmjxkmgns7zy65dksma.jpg" alt="" width="1482" height="989" />
Source: Unsplash
<h2>&nbsp;Corruption In Malaysia</h2>
With the rampant corruption in Malaysia exemplified by Najib and other politicians, it is very hard to imagine a future without such behaviours in the political context.&nbsp;
Even within the private realm, corruption can still happen because there is no strict rule that ensures the punishment of the offenders.
Power and corruption seem to be too intertwined with one another to be rid of, especially when it is deep in the root.
But will the power persist in the future?&nbsp; Or will it be drowned by the voices of people asking for the changes of laws and education system?&nbsp;
What do you think about the amendments to laws and the education system? Do you think it is helpful to solve the issue of corruption?&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media, Malaymail, Unsplash&nbsp; &amp; various cross references.
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The high number of corrupt behaviours in Malaysia has led to the call for some changes in laws and educational approaches in relation to corruption. 

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MACC: High Number Of Corrupt Actions In Malaysia

MACC: High Number Of Corrupt Actions In Malaysia

The high number of corrupt behaviours in Malaysia has led to the call for some changes in laws and educational approaches in relation to corruption.

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