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Core institutions responsible for fighting corruption—most notably the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Attorney General’s Office—are under intense scrutiny. The independence of these entities is vital but remains questionable. For instance, the MACC's leadership has faced allegations of bias, and the Attorney General’s decision to drop charges against prominent politicians has sparked concerns about politicization.
Efforts to reform are ongoing, but barriers remain. Political resistance, resistance from entrenched interests, and bureaucratic inertia slow progress. The government recognizes this and has launched strategic initiatives, including the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2024-2028, aiming to improve transparency, enforcement, and public accountability.