News Summary

• Young Malaysians must be discerning in distinguishing between perception and reality, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
• The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner cautioned that society is often swayed by perception rather than truth.Azam said corruption has long posed a threat to the country’s development, with early cases in the 1960s involving law enforcement and politics.
• He recalled a 2003 survey by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia which found that 30% of university students were willing to accept bribes if offered a position.