Malaysia not complacent / Thailand House committee / Myanmar university rector

GIACC: Malaysia should not rest on laurels in fight against corruption.  “Malaysia’s success in improving its reputation in Transparency International’s (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2019 has been a proud achievement for the country, but all stakeholders have been reminded [by Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Centre (GIACC) deputy director-general, Datuk Dr Anis Yusal Yusoff] not to ease off, and continue the fight to eradicate corruption.

Malay Mail: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/01/24/giacc-malaysia-should-not-rest-on-laurels-in-fight-against-corruption/1831202

 

Graft panel qualifications in crosshairs.  “The qualifications of certain members of the House standing committee on corruption have come under fire, raising the question of whether they are fit to continue in the role, according to the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT).”

Bangkok Post: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1845909/graft-panel-qualifications-in-crosshairs

 

Myanmar University Rector Forced to Retire Over Dodgy Contract.  “The Ministry of Education says it will force the rector of Mandalay University to retire amid allegations over a food court construction on the campus. The rector failed to follow the President’s Office’s orders to be transparent in the tender process…”

Zarni Mann/The Irrawaddy: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmar-university-rector-forced-retire-dodgy-contract.html

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