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Integrity units should be strategic partners, not just complaint handlers
Malaysia's parliament speaker has called for integrity units to play a more proactive role in organisations, moving beyond their traditional function of handling complaints to focus on early risk identification and systemic strengthening.
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The Speaker of Dewan Rakyat has emphasised that integrity units within public and private organisations should function as strategic partners rather than serving merely as complaint management bodies.
According to the speaker, integrity units need to shift their focus towards identifying risks at an early stage, allowing organisations to address potential vulnerabilities before they escalate into serious compliance issues.
The call reflects a broader push to strengthen institutional oversight mechanisms across Malaysia's governance and corporate sectors. By taking on a more preventative role, integrity units can contribute to improving systemic weaknesses that may leave organisations exposed to misconduct or inefficiency.
The speaker stressed that building a culture of integrity within organisations is essential for long-term institutional health. This requires integrity units to work collaboratively with management and staff to embed ethical practices throughout operations, rather than adopting a reactive stance focused solely on investigating complaints after they arise.
The remarks underscore growing recognition among policymakers that effective governance depends on proactive integrity measures and cultural transformation, positioning ethics and compliance as core organisational values rather than peripheral administrative functions.