IIM, Rasuah Busters, Sinar unite to combat corruption with long-term plan

SHAH ALAM – The Malaysian Integrity Institute (IIM) is strengthening its fight against corruption through a strategic collaboration with Rasuah Busters and Sinar, following a courtesy visit to the Karangkraf Group Complex on Wednesday.

IIM Board Member Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views and more importantly, to ensure the successful implementation of ongoing and future anti-corruption agendas.

Mustafar (second from right) in discussion with Karangkraf Group Advisor, Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub (right), during a courtesy visit to the Karangkraf Group Complex on Wednesday.

He emphasised that the fight against corruption must be driven by a collective, unified approach that is both integrated and holistic.

“For us, this meeting with Rasuah Busters is certainly a platform to discuss openly and to implement any existing initiatives. More importantly, the action plan must be long-term.

“There are indeed short and medium-term goals, but the long-term effort is the most crucial. To implement it, we must start with a meeting, a planning session and then move forward with concrete action.

“In the meantime, one of the key objectives of today’s meeting is to discuss an upcoming international conference involving major institutions from Asean member states, scheduled to take place on April 29, 2025,” he said.

Mustafar stated that Sinar will be the media partner covering the conference.

He emphasised that the cooperation agreement with Sinar is highly appreciated and clearly demonstrates mutual understanding and openness from both sides.

"Sinar has agreed to be our media partner and I thank them for that. We never lose hope in fighting corruption, but it must start with good intentions, honesty, trust and ultimately, execution."

"At the same time, there must be elements of oversight and monitoring. We hope the ‘Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling Jakarta Statement’ programme will run smoothly," he added.

He also expressed hope that this conference would not be the last collaboration between the two parties.

"This is definitely not the last time—such programmes need long-term commitment and cooperation from various stakeholders, including NGOs and others.

"Many more anti-corruption initiatives must and will be carried out in the future," he said.