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Malaysia's 2027 budget targets corruption amid trust concerns

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has introduced new anti-corruption measures within his 2027 budget, allocating 1.1 billion ringgit (US$269 million) to bolster enforcement agencies and proposing legislation for increased transparency in public procurement and government-owned entities. Despite these efforts, critics and analysts express skepticism, questioning whether these measures are sufficient to restore public trust, particularly given ongoing concerns about the independence of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the incomplete separation of the attorney general and public prosecutor roles. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles graft, but critics ask: is it too late?

    With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures. But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that …

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