PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA February 3, 2026– In a landmark move to strengthen integrity and combat corruption, the Federal Territories Department (JWP), led by Minister Hannah Yeoh, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC/SPRM). This marks the first time agencies under JWP have granted such comprehensive access and collaboration to the anti-corruption body.
The signing ceremony, held today at Menara Seri Wilayah in Putrajaya, underscores JWP’s firm stance that corruption and abuse of power have no place in the administration of the Federal Territories. Minister Hannah Yeoh emphasized that anti-corruption efforts are not mere policy declarations but are being translated into concrete structural, systemic, and operational actions.
“This proactive step opens the doors early to MACC, demonstrating courage and showing there is nothing to hide,” said Yeoh during a press conference following the signing. “It will restore public confidence in public institutions through greater transparency and continuous monitoring.”
The Memorandum of Cooperation covers all six agencies under JWP’s purview:
– Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)
– Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj)
– Perbadanan Labuan (PL)
– Pejabat Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Wilayah Persekutuan (PTGWP)
– Perbadanan Pembangunan Kampong Bharu (PPKB)
– Majlis Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan (MSWP)
Key areas of collaboration include:
– Sharing of information and expertise in detecting and verifying complaints or misconduct
– Consistent provision of intelligence related to corruption offences
– Advisory services to improve systems, work procedures, and integrity management
– Joint training programs to enhance skills and competencies in corruption prevention, enforcement, governance, integrity, and the broader anti-corruption agenda
To further reinforce governance and reduce corruption risks, JWP is implementing several immediate measures:
– More frequent job rotations for field officers and those in sensitive positions to minimize familiarity threats and close relationships that could lead to misconduct.
– Full end-to-end online implementation of quotation and tender processes for procurement to enhance transparency.
– Phased rollout of body-worn cameras for enforcement personnel during field operations, starting from the fourth quarter of 2026, to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide visual/audio evidence in cases of disputes or allegations.
– Reassessment of risk ratings for the PTGWP Office, opening the possibility for MACC officers to be stationed in its Integrity Unit.
The initiative is seen as a bold commitment to clean governance, with JWP stating that these steps will subject the administrative system to ongoing scrutiny, improvement, and public accountability.
The event was also attended by senior MACC officials, including Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, who highlighted the commission’s role in recovering illicit funds for the government.
This cooperation is expected to set a precedent for greater inter-agency synergy in Malaysia’s ongoing fight against corruption across federal territories.
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