Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy celebrates 10th anniversary

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(from left) Maca official Abdul Razak Hamzah, Maca director Datuk Abdul Wahab Abdul Aziz and Maca cluster head (Planning, Education and Corporate) Zainal Abd Rahman.

(from left) Maca official Abdul Razak Hamzah, Maca director Datuk Abdul Wahab Abdul Aziz and Maca cluster head (Planning, Education and Corporate) Zainal Abd Rahman.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) the learning and training arm and ‘centre of excellence’ for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), will be marking its 10th anniversary on Dec 1.

In conjunction with the historic milestone, Maca will be holding an Open Day on Nov 29 to Dec 1 at its premises in Kuala Lumpur, said a press release issued by Maca yesterday.

Themed ‘Sedekad Melakar Kecemerlangan’ (‘A decade of excellence’) the MACC has lined up a series of exciting programmes for the public including Fun Ride ‘Cycle for Excellence’, MACC Leadership Symposium, Debat Integriti, MACC Executive Talk and religious talks. All activities will take place at Maca premises.

And for the first time, Anugerah Felow Maca (the Maca Fellow Award) will be introduced at the 10th anniversary celebration ceremony.

The Award recognises the expertise and contribution of the unsung heroes in the fight against corruption. The inaugural winner is MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professionalism) Dato’ Sri Zakaria Jaffar.

MACC plays key roles in enhancing the competency and professionalism of the anti-corruption officers while establishing world-class anti-corruption standards.

Maca carries a noble mission of leading a dynamic, progressive and continuous development of MACC’s human capital; increasing the capacity and capability of public and private sectors in preventing corruption through smart partnerships and strengthening strategic partnership network at the international level through anti-corruption training programmes.

Learn more about Maca at http://maca.sprm.gov.my/.