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Quality research crucial for policy reform, fighting corruption, says MACC chief

Published on 25 Sep 2026 3:24:53 PM

High-quality research must serve as the backbone for policy reforms and anti-corruption strategies in Malaysia, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said.

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High-quality research must serve as the backbone for policy reforms and anti-corruption strategies in Malaysia, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said.

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