PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 — The Malaysia-initiated Perdana International Anti-Corruption Champion Fund (PIACCF) will be launched tomorrow to support to anti-corruption fighters worldwide.
National Centre for Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption (GIACC) director-general Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed said the fund, with the initial RM500,000 contribution from Malaysia, is scheduled to be launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He said the fund aimed to support to officials of anti-corruption agencies exposed to threats to their lives, safety and dignity in investigation and enforcement actions against corruption activities.
“This fund was created to help these people. We want anti-corruption agencies to be independent and fight for the truth without fear,” Abu Kassim said.
He said the setting up of the fund was following the adoption of a resoution to establish the fund at the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) General Conference in Vienna in January last year.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Salim Sundar, one of the PIACCF trustees, said apart from the launching of the fund, the event will also present the International Anti-Corruption Award 2020 to two individuals for their efforts in fighting corruption.
— Bernama
