Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation, particularly in intelligence sharing, information exchange, and governance enhancement, to bolster anti-corruption efforts and safeguard national interests.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman emphasized the importance of the longstanding cooperation with the Armed Forces. He expressed hope that the synergy between the two agencies will continue to grow stronger, especially in intelligence sharing, information exchange, and governance enhancement, to ensure that anti-corruption efforts can be carried out more effectively in the interest of the nation. His remarks came during a courtesy call by Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO) director-general Lt Gen Datuk Fazal Abdul Rahman at the MACC headquarters.

The courtesy visit was held in conjunction with Lt Gen Fazal's official appointment effective May 21. Fazal reiterated the armed forces' commitment to maintaining high standards of governance, highlighting the prioritization of discipline in every aspect of its duties and ensuring that all operations are conducted professionally. He affirmed that close cooperation with the MACC will continue to be strengthened in support of the national integrity and good governance agenda.

Also present during the meeting were MACC Intelligence Division senior director Datuk Saiful Ezral Arifin and MAF Security and Counter Intelligence Directorate director Lt Col Muhamad Zainol Md Yusof.