MACC Sabah: Civil Servants Who Reject & Report Corruption Will Receive Reward Equal to Bribe Amount

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) gave out over RM50,000 in rewards last year to civil servants in Sabah who turned down and reported bribe offers.

Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy said the reward programme, which started back in 2011, aims to encourage integrity and ethical conduct among government officers, according to The Borneo Post.

Anyone who reports it will be rewarded with the same amount

Karunanithy explained that if a civil servant turns down a bribe and reports it to the MACC, they’ll get a reward equal to the amount offered.

He said once the case is fully investigated and ends in a conviction, it goes to a state-level committee led by the MACC, along with representatives from the Public Complaints Bureau, the State Audit Department, and the Sabah Public Service Department.

However, he clarified that the reward scheme is strictly for civil servants. Members of the public who report corruption are not eligible for any monetary compensation.

“It reflects a strong commitment to integrity”

Certificates of appreciation are also given to officers involved, and in cases where multiple individuals are part of the effort, supporting personnel may be recognised as well.

He also shared an example where an officer unknowingly received an envelope containing cash. Upon discovering the money, the officer immediately handed it over to the MACC, and was rewarded for doing the right thing.

“Our goal is to foster a culture of accountability”

Karunanithy added that the MACC will continue prioritising prevention, education, and monitoring efforts, particularly through the oversight of government-linked companies (GLCs) under the Sabah Maju Jaya initiative.

He called on state government departments to take a more active role in curbing corruption, emphasising that rejecting bribes shouldn’t just be about rewards, but about upholding values and the duty that comes with being a public servant.

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