Kuala lumpur: The government will not compromise with any civil servant found to have abused power or been involved in corruption, including those at the highest management level, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He stated that the public service would extend full cooperation to the authorities to ensure that investigations are conducted thoroughly and transparently.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Shamsul Azri emphasized that the public service will not compromise in taking action against any civil servant in accordance with the prescribed legal framework if they are found guilty. He stressed that rejecting abuse of power, corruption, and governance misconduct is crucial to maintaining the credibility of the public service and preventing actions that could erode public trust in the nation's core institutions.

He further highlighted that integrity must remain the cornerstone of effective public service delivery, including efforts to reduce leakages in national revenue and safeguard national security and sovereignty, aligning with the aspirations of the Malaysia MADANI Government. Over the past year, actions by enforcement agencies, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have demonstrated the government's commitment to strengthening the integrity of the public service.

The MACC has launched several high-profile operations involving senior officers from various ministries and agencies, addressing issues related to financial management, procurement, and abuse of power at the highest management level. The MADANI Government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also stressed that integrity is a central pillar in efforts to restore public and investor confidence, with firm actions being necessary to ensure that government governance is not undermined by corruption or leakages.