The latest survey by Transparency International (Malaysia) proves again that the Government Transformation Plan of Najib government is a complete failure.
As shown by the survey, only 28% believe that the government is effective in tackling corruption believe that the government is effective in tackling corruption despite the fact that hundreds of millions were given to Government agency Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) to oversee the creation and implementation of GTP.
Pemandu) was set up in September 2009 with RM66 million. Its operation costs ballooned to RM250 million in the year 2013. The time has come for Pemandu CEO Datuk Seri Idris Jala to explain to the taxpayers how their money was spent and if Pemandu is still capable of doing their jobs.
The other person that needs to be held responsible is none other than Paul Low, a former president of TI-M, who is currently Malaysia's first so-called governance and transparency minister.
The appointment of Paul Low was so that he could ensure the government walks the talk in tackling graft. However, Low's appointment does not seem to have helped the perception on corruption to improve. Despite his appointment as a minister, the number of people who believe that the government can tackle corruption has shrunk to its smallest in five years.
Hindraf chairman P Waytha Moorthy has tendered his resignation from all positions in the government and the Senate, in February as he felt the government had failed to keep its promises after winning the 13th general election.
The latest survey is either an evidence to prove that Najib is never sincere about combating corruption and the role of Paul Low in cabinet is only for window-dressing, or Paul Low is not capable to do his job as governance and transparency minister. Whichever it is, if Paul Low is a man of integrity, he should follow the footstep of Waytha Moorthy.
Teo Nie Ching is the MP for Kulai
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