Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has proposed that court proceedings for high-profile corruption cases be broadcast live to boost public confidence in the judicial process.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki stated that the move is intended to counteract the manipulation of facts on social media, which has led to baseless allegations. He expressed that allowing live streaming of corruption trials would enable the public to follow the proceedings transparently and reflect the government's commitment to transparency. By doing so, it would empower the public to judge the proceedings on their own merit.

In addition to live broadcasts, the MACC suggests that enforcement agency lock-ups across the nation be equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This proposal aims to enhance transparency and address issues of misconduct within these facilities. Azam highlighted the necessity of this upgrade due to existing complaints about corruption, non-compliance, and inadequate monitoring attributed to the outdated CCTV systems currently in use.

Azam emphasized the importance of accountability facilitated by CCTV systems. He noted that many current systems are standalone units that lack integration with control centers, underlining the critical need for advanced AI-equipped CCTV systems to bolster monitoring and accountability in enforcement agency lock-ups.