Education is one of the three MACC strategies in corruption prevention. The implementation of this strategy is based on the following provisions of law:

• • Section 7(f) MACC Act 2009 – educating the public against corruption
  • Section 7(g) MACC Act 2009 – obtaining and preserving public support in the fight against corruption

Main objective of educational activities is to deliver anti-corruption information continuously across all sectors of society, and to increase public awareness and confidence in corruption prevention efforts in Malaysia.

Educational programs and activities are carried out throughout the country through the MACC Community Education Division (Headquarters level) and the State MACC Community Education Unit (state-level).

The effectiveness of community programs and activities is measured through the Annual Perception Survey on the Effectiveness of Anti-Corruption Actions by MACC . The findings of this survey will be used to improve and strengthen strategies, enhancing methods and educational initiatives from time to time.

Educational Objectives

• • To enhance public understanding of corruption offences based on the MACC Act 2009, the impact of corruption and measures to prevent corruption
  • To clarify current issues related to corruption to rally public support for MACC;
  • To raise awareness and responsibility in the fight against corruption; and
  • To ingrain values of integrity and anti-corruption across all sectors of society

Approach

MACC uses two main approaches in educating the public on corruption:

1. Face-to-face programmes
   • Convention/Forum
   • Roundtable Discussion
   • Workshop/Seminar
   • Exhibition
   • Talk/Briefings
   • Outreach/Walkabout programs
2. Dissemination of message via media channels
   • MACC Facebook
   • MACC Instagram
   • MACC Twitter
   • MACC TikTok
   • MACC.fm Radio
   • Information Display (Billboard)

Target Groups

The implementation of educational activities is targeted at the following groups:

1. Public Agencies
   Anti-corruption programs/activities involving Ministries/Departments and statutory bodies (federal or state level) are coordinated by the Government Branch, MACC Community Education Division.
   
   Examples of activities are seminars, forums, workshops, talks, Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR), outreach programs, visits to MACC and others.
2. Private Sector and Government-linked Companies (GLC)
   Anti-corruption programs/activities involving government-linked companies (whether federal or state level) and Private Sector (local or foreign companies) are coordinated by the Private Branch, MACC Community Education Division.
   
   Examples of activities that can be carried out are seminars, forums, corporate liability briefings, workshops, talks, Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR), outreach programs, visits to MACC and others..
3. Sociocultural and Political
   Anti-corruption programs/activities involving non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and politicians are coordinated by the Sociocultural Branch, MACC Community Education Division.
   
   Examples of activities that can be carried out are seminars, forums, workshops, talks, Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR), outreach programs, community programs and others.
4. Education (IPT and School)
   • Higher Learning Institutions
     Anti-corruption programs/activities involving students of public and private higher learning institutes are coordinated by the Higher Education Section, Education Branch, MACC Community Education Division.
     
     Examples of activities that can be carried out are seminars, forums, workshops, talks, activities of the Anti-Corruption Student Force (AMAR), outreach programs, community programs and others.
   • Primary and Secondary Schools
     Anti-corruption programs/activities involving primary and secondary school students are coordinated by the School Section, Education Branch, MACC Community Education Division.
     
     Examples of activities that can be carried out are seminars, forums, workshops, talks, activities, outreach programs, community programs and others.
     The main programme implemented is the Anti-Corruption Hero (WAR). The programme, which started in 2014, is an on-going a collaboration between MACC and the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Further Inquiries

For further inquiries, please contact liaison officers as listed below: