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Azalina elected as president of International Anti-Corruption Academy

Her unanimous election, held in Vienna on Wednesday was hailed as a historical milestone that reinforces the nation’s commitment to anti-corruption efforts.

01 Nov 2024 09:02am
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said - BERNAMA FILE PIX

PUTRAJAYA - Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has been elected as the president of the 13th Session of the Assembly of Parties (AoP) of the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), marking the first time Malaysia holds the presidency of the global anti-corruption body.

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement, hailed Azalina’s unanimous election, held in Vienna on Wednesday as a historical milestone that reinforces the nation’s commitment to anti-corruption efforts.

The ministry expressed gratitude for IACA’s trust and support for Azalina, adding that it affirmed the international recognition of the Madani government’s commitment to combat corruption while also acknowledging its personal confidence in Azalina’s leadership in law reforms and governance.

"Malaysia remains committed to working closely with the IACA and its strategic partners to advance the anti-corruption agenda and uphold the principles of good governance and justice worldwide," it said.

The IACA, since its establishment in 2011 in Austria, has served as a global centre of excellence for research as well as a training hub focused on professionals, particularly from anti-corruption agencies.

Malaysia, through the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, plays an active role in the IACA and has held the vice-president’s position of the Assembly on four occasions. - BERNAMA

Azalina Othman Said
PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL ANTI CORRUPTION ACADEMY
IACA
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