The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has rewarded 652 civil servants with a total of RM1.18 million for reporting cases involving the giving or receiving of bribes between 2012 and 2025.
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said 529 individuals were approved to receive cash rewards and certificates, while another 123 received certificates of appreciation.
“The recognition not only reflects appreciation for the integrity of civil servants, but also serves as encouragement and an example to other public officers,” he said.
Abd Halim highlighted that the Royal Malaysia Police accounted for the largest number of recipients over the 2012-2025 period, with 437 officers, followed by the Immigration Department with 64, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency with 33 and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry with 21.
For the 2026 assessment, 54 civil servants from four enforcement agencies were nominated for recognition.
They comprise 38 police officers, 12 officers from Iskandar Puteri City Council, three from Kuala Lumpur City Hall and one from the Immigration Department.
Abd Halim said this year’s assessment involved 30 investigation papers linked to attempted bribes totalling RM304,621.
Among the high-profile cases was a police officer in Perlis who rejected a RM200,000 bribe linked to the seizure of 1.8 tonnes of methamphetamine, while another case involved the rejection of a RM45,000 bribe in Johor.
All nominees underwent MACC integrity screening and police criminal record checks to ensure they met the required criteria.
To qualify for recognition, Abd Halim shared that civil servants must lodge an official report on the giving or receiving of bribes and fully cooperate with MACC investigators until court proceedings are concluded.
The recognition programme follows a decision by the Cabinet Special Committee on Government Management Integrity on Aug 19, 2010, as well as guidelines issued by the Chief Secretary to the Government on May 11, 2011.
