Kuala lumpur: Local authority enforcement officers under the Federal Territories Department (JWP) will begin wearing body cameras in phases starting the fourth quarter (Q4) of this year to boost integrity and transparency. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh announced this measure as part of a strategic pact with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to ensure continuous review, monitoring, and improvement of the department's administration.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the initiative is one of four key actions aimed at curbing corrupt practices among enforcement officers in the field. The announcement was made following the signing of a collaboration note between JWP and MACC. The event was attended by MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, JWP director-general Datuk Seri Noridah Abdul Karim, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, and Putrajaya Corporation president Mohd Sakeri Abdul Kadir.

The partnership establishes a framework for sharing information and expertise to detect and verify complaints, exchange intelligence on corruption-related crimes, and provide advisory services for improving systems and procedures. It also includes collaboration on training programs to enhance anti-corruption skills and competencies.

Hannah Yeoh further stated that job rotations would be implemented more frequently for special and sensitive units to prevent officers from developing overly familiar relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, the procurement procedures will be revamped by transitioning the entire quotation and tender process online.

In a bid to strengthen oversight, the risk rating for the Federal Territories Lands and Mines Office will be reassessed, allowing MACC officers to be integrated into its integrity unit. "We are opening the door for the MACC to come in and provide recommendations," Yeoh emphasized.