Can Anwar Stamp Out 'Systemic' Corruption In Malaysia? | Insight | Full Episode
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Published 2024-07-09
In his effort to crack down on graft, he has gone after influential business and political figures, including former Finance Minister, Daim Zainuddin. The key ally of former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad faces two charges for failing to comply with a notice to declare his assets. Two of Mahathir’ sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani Mahathir, are also under investigation.
But Anwar’s critics say his corruption busting campaign is politically motivated, pointing to the dismissal of charges against his own ally in the government, UMNO President, Zahid Hamidi. What is behind the corruption crackdown in Malaysia? Will it remove the stain that was left by the 1MDB Scandal?
00:00 Introduction
01:04 How prevalent is corruption in Malaysia?
08:46 1MDB scandal changed perceptions of corruption
11:09 Anwar's corruption crackdown
17:05 Mahathir: there's no evidence of corruption
21:42 How successful are efforts in rooting out corruption?
25:03 Anwar’s anti-corruption drive: selective persecution?
32:31 Is Najib’s reduced sentence fair?
35:53 Why Malaysians feel corruption is still rampant
41:30 A new strategy to combat corruption
43:29 Can Anwar succeed?
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All Comments (21)
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removing corruption from Malaysia is like splitting atom. it takes tremendous power & control environment for safety at same time. it is bitter medication for next few years for all Malaysian now before getting better.
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LOL MAHATHIR TALKING ABOUT HARRAASING OPPOSITION 😂😂😂😂
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His deputy got 47 charges and Azam Baki shockingly is still head of macc.
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Corruption really can destroy a country and it's citizens. Doesn't matter what race or religion u r, Greed for personal gain is the roots of all evil
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It's not easy to clean up that so much dirt. However the leader must be firm with no favourism. Hopefully it can works.
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The clear answer is no. Najib been granted pardon and early release from prison. Malaysia is clearly sending a signal to all politician to be bold and take part in corruption. You will be pardon.
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I doubt it even he has 10 more years to eradicate or to deal with Corruptions. He can't even handle his own DPM case.
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His TPM Zahid Comedy got 47 Corruption Case.
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Brother just gave immunity to his deputy prime minister from 47 corruption charges
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It's really disheartening to see when leaders with questionable records remain in power despite promises of change. But let's not pretend, it's Anwar's choice that we have a coalition government with BN which consists of corrupted and kleptocratic leaders. The reality is coalition governments or compromises may lead to alliances that seem contradictory or unsatisfactory to certain voters. Only in Malaysia, people would still vote for leaders that have incompetent track record, riddled with corruption cases and only pander to race/ religion rhetoric all day long. After all, this is democracy. The power is always in our hands, and like it or not, we are responsible in causing this situation where we have corrupted leaders remaining on top forever.
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All the Malay leaders either have criminal charges or criminal records.
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Anwar surrounds himself with thieves too. His deputy has 47 cases.
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The tragedy is that mega wealthy business tycoons who have amassed incredible amounts of money and assets due to political connections, are still pursuing even more wealth at the expense of the vast majority of businesses. Greed has no limits. 🤬
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Corruptions, collusions, nepotisms are rampant in Malaysia from the top down. All anyone cares are their own pockets and not the country.
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He needs to deal with his deputy Zahid Hamidi first until he does nobody is going to trust him anymore
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Kudos sir for exposing the scoundrals.Keep up the good struggle. U are a true patriot.
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Still got umnok in government..... Not easy
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Zahid given DNAA, what fighting corruption. AI, you go.
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This battle is not easy but i fully support our PMX.
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M sian have tolerated corruption
