Corruption is the act of giving or receiving of any gratification or reward in the form of cash or in-kind of high value for performing a task in relation to his/her job description.
An example, a contractor rewards a gift in the form of an expensive watch to a Government official for awarding a project to the company belonging to the contractor.
Four (4) main offences stipulated in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act 2009 (MACC Act 2009) (Act 694) :
Any person who knows and fails to report an act of giving and offering of bribes is committing an offence under Section 25 (1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009. Section 25 (1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009
FINE : not exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit; and / or
IMPRISONMENT : Not exceeding 10 years or to both Any person who knows and fails to report an act of soliciting and obtaining of bribes is committing an offence under Section 25 (3) and (4) of the MACC Act 2009 Section 25 (3) and (4) of the MACC Act 2009
FINE : not exceeding ten thousand ringgit; and / or
IMPRISONMENT : Not exceeding 2 years or to both
The public need not be afraid in combating corruption. The MACC always ensures the confidentiality of the information provided. The WHISTLEBLOWER is protected and the information will not be disclosed to any party under any circumstances.