KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Perceived corruption in Malaysia has worsened further, according to Transparency International that ranked the country 62nd in 2021, or five rungs lower than the previous year.
To note, TI began using its current research method in 2012, and hence has omitted comparisons with results from years before then. Previously in 2020, Malaysia had scored 51 points and placed 62nd; in 2019 it scored 53 points and was ranked 51st — also among 180 countries. Among members of the Association of South-east Asian Nations , Singapore did best, with 85 points and was placed 4th.According to TI-Malaysia, the continued drop in Malaysia’s score and ranking can be attributed to the lack of action from the current and previous governments to curb political corruption and strengthen human rights records.
The group suggested that Malaysia could improve its CPI rankings if it steps up institutional reforms and shows greater transparency on matters of public interest.
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