KUALA LUMPUR: Commerce Dot Com Sdn Bhd (CDC) has partnered with the Institute of Integrity Malaysia (IIM) to elevate integrity standards in the country's e-procurement system.
CDC in a statement said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) by both parties reinforce its dedication to strengthening integrity and good governance in e-procurement, promoting greater accountability and transparency across the nation's procurement landscape.
Through the collaboration, the procurement solutions provider stated that it is committed to foster integrity, governance, and ethical standards across both its workforce and the broader ePerolehan community.
By promoting a shared understanding of these values, CDC aims to strengthen ethical practices in the management of the e-procurement system.
CDC chief executive officer Datuk Muzafar Kamal Shahaluddin said the significant partnership with IIM is a significant step towards elevating integrity standards in e-procurement system.
"By investing in our workforce and engaging with the community, we are committed to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, which are essential for building public trust and ensuring the success of our procurement processes," he added.
CDC will promote various integrity initiatives by leveraging on IIM's knowledge and expertise to reinforce the moral values within the ePerolehan community manage by CDC.
It noted that the approach is crucial in ensuring the government-to-business governance being covered through integrating system, process and people.
A joint working committee, established by CDC and IIM, will oversee the MoU's implementation and conduct regular meetings to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement.
The exchange of MoU was witnessed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof in conjunction with the Sambutan Bulan Integriti Nasional.
The event was also attended by chief secretary to the government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, who is also IIM chairman.