Kuala Lampur:Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will continue to enhance governance and integrity in the public service to prevent the leakage of public funds and abuse of power, particularly within Federal Statutory Bodies.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, this initiative was among the topics discussed during the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) meeting, chaired by Anwar. He emphasized the necessity of pairing law enforcement with the ongoing cultivation of integrity and good governance across public and private sectors, as well as in society.

Anwar revealed that the meeting agreed to conduct a legal study aimed at drafting policies, governance direction, and a Charities Bill to oversee trust entities and public funding. This step is deemed essential to ensure that funds entrusted to these entities are managed transparently and responsibly. The meeting also supported the proposed implementation of the Cultivation of Public Service Values.

Additionally, Anwar mentioned that the policy for the Statutory Bodies and Controlled Entities (Financial Governance) Bill is set to be presented to the Cabinet this year. This bill aims to bolster discipline and accountability in financial management.

Further, the meeting concurred with the seven resolutions presented at the Fifth National Level Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Research Conference on September 25. Anwar reiterated the commitment of the MADANI Government to reinforce public service integrity and eliminate opportunities for fund leakages and power abuse. He stressed that every ringgit of public money represents a trust from the people that must be protected, and every power granted should be used to ensure their wellbeing.