KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s improved position in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is not solely the result of policy implementation and reforms, but also driven by strategic, consistent and high-impact communication, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Shamsul Azri said the improvement reflects the government’s seriousness and ongoing commitment in strengthening governance, integrity and the national anti-corruption agenda. The meeting also reviewed a presentation by Transparency International Malaysia president Raymon Ram on Malaysia’s 2025 CPI performance, survey findings and the implementation direction of each CPI Focus Group (FG) for 2026. He also congratulated the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) for improvements recorded in several key CPI-related assessments. “The improvement in Malaysia’s CPI score and ranking is not merely about numbers, but reflects the level of confidence the global community has in our governance system.

Source: The Star February 14, 2026 15:05 UTC