BIM AND MACC SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO STRENGTHEN INTEGRITY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

^{Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azam Baki (left), Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), and Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching (right), President of Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM), holding the signed Memorandum of Understanding following the signing ceremony between BIM and MACC.}

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards strengthening integrity, transparency, and good governance within the professional community on Wednesday.

The collaboration reflects BIM’s continued commitment to promoting ethical practices and reinforcing anti-corruption awareness among its member associations and the wider professional ecosystem.

Through this MoU, BIM and MACC will work together on initiatives such as integrity awareness programmes, anti-corruption advocacy, knowledge-sharing sessions, capacity-building activities, and the promotion of good governance practices across professional bodies.
BIM President, Prof. ChM. Dr. Juan Joon Ching, said the partnership demonstrates BIM’s strong commitment to upholding integrity as a core value across all professions.

“As the umbrella body representing the professional community in Malaysia, BIM believes that integrity, accountability, and good governance must remain at the heart of every profession. This MoU with MACC reflects our shared commitment to creating a culture that rejects corruption and promotes ethical conduct across all sectors.”

“We hope this collaboration will encourage greater awareness, stronger governance practices, and collective action among professionals in building a more transparent and trusted Malaysia,” said Prof. Juan.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from BIM member associations, MACC and key stakeholders.

BIM remains committed to working closely with strategic partners to advance professionalism, integrity, and nation-building

About Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM):
Established in 1973, BIM is a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit national umbrella body representing professionals and professional institutions in Malaysia. BIM is committed to promoting professionalism, ethics, capacity building, and national development through inter-professional collaboration and policy advocacy.

SOURCE: Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Lisa Chong
Tel: +6012 672 3898
Email: lisa.chong@bim.org.my

--BERNAMA