PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA February 11, 2026 – The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has welcomed Malaysia’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 52 points and global ranking of 54th, but stressed that reaching the national target of the top 25 countries by 2033 will require credible, high-impact actions rather than policy decisions alone.
In a media statement issued today, the EAIC called for a fundamental shift in public perception of corruption, describing it as “robbery against the nation” that demands immediate and courageous responses from public servants. The commission urged authorities and department heads to be more transparent and willing to take tough, potentially unpopular measures — including implementing disciplinary recommendations and removing corrupt officers — to restore institutional integrity and accountability.
“As the oversight body for enforcement agency integrity, the EAIC emphasises that changing the narrative on corruption is essential to reflect Malaysia’s serious commitment to integrity,” the statement read.
The commission also endorsed calls by Transparency International Malaysia for detailed institutional and legislative reforms, particularly the careful establishment of a Malaysian Ombudsman. The new body, it said, must be designed without loopholes, deliver genuine effectiveness, and provide greater benefits than existing agencies.
As the lead agency for the Enforcement Focus Group under the CPI Special Task Force, the EAIC pledged to continue strengthening integrity and accountability mechanisms within enforcement agencies.
“The EAIC believes that through real commitment to tangible actions and robust governance, Malaysia can achieve a top-25 CPI ranking and rebuild public confidence in national integrity,” the statement concluded.
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