UNDP at IACC today / Myanmar ACC gains trust / Malaysia police situation

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Knowledge Sharing on Effective Corruption Prevention Tools: Lessons Learned from Collaboration between ACRC and UNDP session at the International Anti-Corruption Conference today. This workshop at 8am (GMT) will showcase the good practices and the lessons learned in [Republic of Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission-UNDP Seoul Policy Centre] partnership with several countries, illustrating how knowledge can be most effectively shared, applied and institutionalized. Once you are registered for the main IACC event, you can access the session via the link below.

IACC: https://19thiacc.pathable.co/meetings/virtual/nW4xdwkGmdGbyPMrY

 

Myanmar’s Corruption Commission Tops Regional Poll.  “Among 17 Asia-Pacific countries, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Myanmar has gained the highest trust of its citizens, according to a report by Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption.”

Zaw Zaw Htwe/The Irrawaddy: https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/burma/myanmars-corruption-commission-tops-regional-poll.html

 

IGP: No compromise on corruption, violation of laws by police personnel.  “The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) would not ever compromise on corruption and violation of laws involving its workforce, said Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador. He said currently, PDRM faced negative public perception following the arrest after arrest of its personnel for committing the crime of corruption.”

Malay Mail: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/11/26/igp-no-compromise-on-corruption-violation-of-laws-by-police-personnel/1926411  

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