KUALA LUMPUR: Enhancing integrity and transparency, ­particularly for procurement projects, is crucial in light of recent controversies plaguing the Defence Ministry, analysts say. Defence analyst Zaki Salleh said the ministry, especially the Armed Forces, must be serious in eradicating corruption and other forms of wrongdoing. “The ministry should be more transparent especially when ­procuring defence assets,” he added. Universiti Utara Malaysia security and geopolitical analyst Assoc Prof Dr Mohamed Faisol Keling called for Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers to be stationed at the ministry and headquarters of the Armed Forces. The MACC officers, however, should be there on a rotational basis to prevent them from ­forming close relationships with ministry and military personnel.

Source: The Star January 13, 2026 12:50 UTC