Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim credits firm enforcement for Malaysia’s rise in the Corruption Perceptions Index, with over RM15.5 billion recovered.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the improvement in Malaysia’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranking validates the government’s firm enforcement against graft.
He stated the MADANI Government’s efforts to combat systemic corruption and fix governance weaknesses are now proven.
Malaysia rose to 54th place globally in the latest CPI, up from 57th in the 2024 assessment.
Anwar attributed this leap to strong actions by authorities like the MACC, police, Inland Revenue Board and Customs Department.
“This includes the successful recovery of over RM15.5 billion in national revenue through the seizure of assets and funds,” he said in a Facebook post.
He added that dismantling long-standing corruption syndicates and financial leakages contributed to the result.
The Prime Minister stressed the government will not compromise when the integrity of strategic institutions is questioned.
Stern action in the defence sector and exposure of cartels reinforce that no one is above the law.
“This achievement is also a reminder for us to redouble our efforts to fight corruption consistently and courageously,” Anwar said.
He said the goal is to restore public confidence and ensure the nation’s trust is upheld.
According to Transparency International’s 2025 report, Malaysia’s score increased to 52 points from 50 previously.
The country now ranks third in ASEAN, behind Singapore and Brunei.
This indicates a moderate but encouraging upward trend in the perception of anti-corruption efforts.
