PUTRAJAYA: Despite Malaysia facing difficult issues presently, the government will continue to improve in its fight against corruption, Minister in the Prime minister's Department Datuk Seri Abdul Wahid Omar said.
Although things may not be perfect, Wahid said it was important for everyone to do their job and eventually the truth will prevail if a crime was indeed committed.
"In the fight against corruption, when the giving stops, the receiving will also stop, we will continue to improve and ensure the laws are enforced fairly and consistently.
"Corruption does exist in Malaysia but it is not endemic and we recognise the problem must be tackled, as people who commit crime think they can get away with it.
"This is why we look up to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to carry out their job without fear or favour. But many people are not aware that (MACC) is doing its job, which I can vouch, as I have also been questioned for my involvement in the private sector," he said, at the closing of the 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC): Ending Impunity, here, today.
Wahid added that in hosting the IACC, here at the administrative capital proved Malaysia's all around commitment that a difference could be made against corruption.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention) Datuk Mustafar Ali said they have learned much from the enlightening sessions and thought provoking workshops during the conference period from Sept 2 to 4.
He said the event has scripted the next move for everyone from public and private sectors, civil society and individuals, who have kept the flame of fighting corruption burning bright.
In her closing speech, Vice -chair of Transparency International Elena Panfilova also lauded the call by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that there will be no impunity in the fight against corruption in the country.
"That is wonderful news. We agree with him. Totally agree with him.
"We will watch him. And we will hold him to account for his words," she said.