Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the fight against corruption cannot be left solely to a single institution, saying it requires the collective commitment of enforcement agencies, Parliament, the public sector, private organisations and the wider community.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday night, Anwar said the Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) and the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (LPPR) play a crucial role in strengthening Malaysia’s anti-graft framework by serving as independent checks and balances while providing critical and impartial advice on corruption prevention.
The Prime Minister said he officially presented letters of appointment to the newly appointed members of both bodies at Parliament after receiving the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. During the ceremony, he urged the new appointees to remain committed to reinforcing the country’s anti-corruption agenda and safeguarding public trust.
Although the newly appointed members come from diverse professional and political backgrounds, Anwar said they all share the same responsibility of strengthening efforts to combat corruption for the benefit of the nation. He added that a united approach is essential to ensure integrity remains at the heart of public administration.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) announced that five individuals have been appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to serve on the JKMR and LPPR for a three-year term from 3 June 2026 until 3 June 2029. The appointments were made on the advice of the Prime Minister in accordance with Sections 13 and 14 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
Among those appointed are Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan, who will serve as chairman of the JKMR, while Batang Lupar MP Mohd Shafizan Kepli has been reappointed for a second term and will continue as deputy chairman. Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan has also been appointed to the committee, while Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman has been reappointed for a second term.
The MACC also announced the appointment of Enforcement, Leadership and Management University (ELMU) vice-chancellor Datuk Dr Mohd Kassim Noor Mohamed as deputy chairman of the LPPR. The presentation ceremony was witnessed by MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Sri Abd Halim Aman, who also serves as an ex-officio member of the advisory board.
The commission said the JKMR and LPPR are two of the five independent oversight bodies established under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 to ensure the effectiveness, transparency and accountability of the MACC. JKMR is responsible for advising the Prime Minister on corruption-related issues and reviewing the MACC’s annual report, while LPPR advises on anti-corruption policies, strategies, resource requirements and operational improvements to strengthen the commission’s performance.
