Policy, Planning and Research Division

Policy, Planning and Research Division serves as a reference centre to the Chief Commissioner and the Top Management of MACC in matters relating to planning, coordination and implementation of MACC policies. This role is performed through conduct of research, policy making as well as coordination and monitoring of policy implementation in accordance with MACC strategic plan and direction in a professional, efficient and effective manner.

Vision 

To be the reference centre which assists the planning of MACC polices by the Chief Commissioner and the Top Management of MACC.

Mission 

To integrate all resources towards implementation of objectives, functions and responsibilities by MACC through continuous planned improvement.

Objective 
  • To conduct research and assist Chief Commissioner and Top Management of MACC in planning and coordinating MACC policies towards eradicating corruption, malpractices and abuse of power via implementation of MACC strategic plans and direction in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
Functions of Unit
No. Unit Function
1 Strategic Planning Unit
  • Plans, coordinates and prepares Policy Papers on corruption prevention:
    • Identifies the needs to formulate new MACC policies as well as the needs to amend/repeal existing policies;
    • Coordinates actions relevant to the formulating of new MACC policies or to the needs for any amendment/repeal of existing policies;
    • Produces Policy Papers that are in line with the vision, missions and objectives of MACC; and
    • Coordinate data and comprehensive research papers to ensure complete rationale and reference for policy/legislative (RUU) formulation, Cabinet approval, and submission to Parliament.
  • Plans, coordinates and formulates Cabinet Ministers’ Papers (KJM)
    • Identifies MACC policies that require concurrence/approval in Cabinet Ministers’ Meeting;
    • Conducts data analysis and formulates policies/recommendations to be proposed in KJM;
    • Drafts KJM in compliance with the Directive of the Secretary to the Cabinet No. 1 of 2008: Guide to the Preparation of Cabinet Ministers’ Papers (CMPs) and Implementation of Cabinet Minister’ Meeting Decisions;
    • Processes request to obtain concurrence/approval in Cabinet Ministers’ Meeting; and
    • Submits relevant comments for Cabinet Ministers’ Memorandum to requesting Agency.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement MACC initiatives under the 2019-2023 National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) under the direction of the BDPP, such as sending the proposal paper along with the rationale matrix to the Division of Law and Law Enforcement for refinement as a preliminary review of the legislation prior to submission to the Attorney General's Office for comment and further consideration.
  • Coordinate and provide presentation input at JKKMAR meetings:
    • Coordinate drafting of policy/legislative documents;
    • Preparation of cabinet papers; and
    • Coordinate the presentation of draft legislation to Parliament.
  • Coordinate or provide MACC input/feedback to ministries/departments/agencies outside.
2 Policy Management Unit
  • Coordinate Chief Commissioner and MACC instructions, Deputy Chief Commissioner Instructions, and department head instructions;
  • Plan and coordinate the development of the MACC Strategic Plan and regularly monitor implementation progress through the MACC Strategic Plan Achievement Monitoring Meeting (MPPPS) 2021-2025, including regular monitoring of implementation progress;
  • Plan and coordinate the development of the MACC Service Continuity Plan including regular monitoring of implementation progress; and
  • Coordinate anti-corruption studies by students or external researchers for academic papers/academic training, departmental grants, action-oriented research (action research), and other raw data for publication purposes.
3 Parliament and Cabinet Affairs Unit
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage the preparation of input on corruption prevention issues and feedback in Parliament for the Dewan Rakyat, Dewan Negara, and Dewan Undangan Negeri;
  • Becomes the point of contact for the department/agency in the Minister's portfolio at JPM (Parliament and Law);
  • Plan, coordinate and diligently conduct JKMR meetings;
  • Assist the JKMR in the preparation of the JKMR report and present the JKMR report to the YAB Prime Minister and present the JKMR report in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara; and
  • Coordinate the conclusion and renewal of cooperation agreements between MACC and external agencies within the country:
    • Coordinate the conclusion and renewal of partnership agreements between MACC and foreign agencies within the country; and
    • Monitor the implementation of cooperative agreements by the departments/state MACC and prepare the annual report on the cooperative agreements.
4 International Affairs Unit
  • Identifies international standards and best practices for corruption prevention to be translated into constructive action at the organizational and national levels;
  • Plans, formulates, and leads working visits of MACC leadership and officials to congresses, conferences, meetings, and workshops abroad;
  • Plans, coordinates and designs strategic cooperation between MACC and international agencies through agreements/memorandums of understanding, including coordination of bilateral and working group meetings;
  • Coordinates and leads visits of international delegations to MACC to share best practices in anti-corruption and discuss strategic issues with the Chief Commissioner;
  • Acts as the main secretariat in hosting international congresses/conferences/meetings/workshops on anti-corruption and sharing of best practices domestically; and
  • Prepare input/feedback to domestic and international agencies on compliance with anti-corruption and anti-money laundering standards, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering, as well as feedback on anti-corruption research conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), etc.
5 Policy Secretariat Unit
  • Diligently plan, coordinate, and direct meetings and programs involving MACC's senior leadership;
  • Coordinate, supervise and diligently direct the meetings of MACC's Anti-Corruption Advisory Panel (LPPR) established under Section 13 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009;
  • Act as MACC Head Secretary for the organization of the MACC Congress and MACC Anniversary Celebration and as a supporting committee member for the organization of other official MACC events; and
  • Prepared and coordinated input/feedback for MACC Top Management, MACC Directors, and monthly BDPP meetings.
6 Administrative Unit
  • Directing the administrative affairs of the department;
  • Manage requests for structuring and strengthening the staff of the department;
  • Management of the leave and time cards of the department;
  • Management of the assets/storage and vehicles of the department;
  • Administration of the department's training/courses;
  • Manage the department's HRMIS (HRMIS personnel information, SKT, asset declaration);
  • Administration of the department's e-diary system; and
  • Management of the department's files and records.

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For any enquiries, please contact the following Liaison Officer or the Director of Division:

No  Name  Phone  Email (@sprm.gov.my)
 1. Liaison Officer 03-8870 0012 ppj1


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