Malaysia / Thailand / China

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COMMENTARY: Malaysia’s anti-corruption credibility problem

"In high profile anticorruption cases involving the head of state or other high-level politicians, it’s vitally important that the government maintain its credibility. When there’s been a lot of coverage and discussion of an alleged corruption scandal involving such senior figures, it’s only natural that many people will greet with suspicion any announcement by the government that no wrongdoing [took place]. The best way to counter this suspicion is for the powerful people under investigation, and all state institutions involved, to be as transparent as possible, to take clear steps to signal that the investigation is impartial and that it has the full support of the powerful people under scrutiny."
Read the post by Matthew Stephenson, in the Global Anticorruption Blog. http://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2016/02/02/malaysias-anticorruption-credibility-problem/#more-5379

INFO: Survey finds corruption in Thailand lowest in 6 years

The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has found that corruption in Thailand in 2016is lowest in six years and the improved situation helped return 100 billion baht back to the system.
Read the story by the National News Bureau of Thailand. http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en/news/news_detail/WNPOL5902020010003

INFO: China's anti-corruption dragnet catches more than financial criminals

Radio Free Asia reports that a recent announcement by China's police force that it has set up a special unit to nab so-called "fugitives" who fled the country is prompting fears that the ruling Chinese Communist Party is expanding its law enforcement activities far beyond its borders.

Read the story by Radio Free Asia. http://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/China-fugatives-02012016124112.html

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