The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is deepening its strategic alliance with Transparency International (TI) to advance anti-corruption efforts and strengthen governance frameworks across Malaysia and the world. The partnership was underscored during a recent meeting at MACC headquarters between TI chair François Valerian and MACC deputy chief commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman.

Datuk Azmi highlighted MACC's dedication to expanding collaborative efforts with TI, emphasizing the importance of joint initiatives that support good governance, institutional integrity and transparency across government and society. He stressed that such partnerships are essential to reinforcing the country's overall integrity ecosystem.

As part of its preventive mandate, MACC oversees the National Governance Planning Division and chairs the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Special Task Force. Through this body and its six supporting focus groups, the commission works alongside government ministries, public agencies, universities, private enterprises and non-governmental organizations to analyse factors influencing Malaysia's CPI standing.

Malaysia's CPI score advanced to 52 points in 2025, up from 50 the previous year, with the country climbing three spots in global rankings to reach 54th position. The improvement reflects ongoing institutional efforts to enhance the country's anti-corruption framework.

Valerian noted that CPI improvements require both strong preventive measures and rigorous enforcement mechanisms. He stressed that anti-corruption bodies must receive adequate funding and staffing to function effectively while remaining insulated from political pressures. TI also supports Malaysia's stated objective of breaking into the world's top 25 CPI rankings by 2030.