KUALA LUMPUR — The Federal Territories Department (JWP) has taken a firm and unprecedented step in strengthening integrity and governance by opening its agencies to broader oversight by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), signalling a zero-tolerance stance against corruption and abuse of power.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Hannah Yeoh, said the move reflects JWP’s clear and uncompromising commitment to ensuring that corruption has no place in the administration of the Federal Territories.

“JWP is strengthening strategic cooperation with the MACC to enhance detection, prevention, enforcement and decisive action against any form of integrity misconduct,” she said.

For the first time, agencies under JWP will provide wider access to the MACC as a proactive measure to ensure that administrative systems remain subject to review, monitoring and continuous improvement. The initiative goes beyond policy declarations, translating anti-corruption commitments into concrete structural, systemic and operational actions.

As an initial step, JWP and the MACC will formalise their collaboration through the signing of a Cooperation Note, establishing a systematic and effective framework to strengthen governance, integrity and anti-corruption efforts across JWP and its agencies.

These include Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Putrajaya Corporation (PPj), Labuan Corporation (PL), the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PTGWP), Kampong Bharu Development Corporation (PPKB) and the Federal Territories Sports Council (MSWP).

Under the Cooperation Note, both parties will collaborate in the sharing of information and expertise to detect and verify complaints or misconduct, as well as in the consistent dissemination of information related to corruption offences.

The collaboration also includes advisory services to improve systems and work procedures, strategic knowledge-sharing, training programmes to enhance skills in corruption prevention, and efforts to strengthen enforcement, governance and integrity management.

In parallel, JWP and its agencies are implementing several additional measures to further reinforce governance and management, including more frequent job rotations, particularly for field officers and personnel in sensitive positions, to reduce familiarity risks.

Procurement processes will also be strengthened through the full implementation of end-to-end online quotation and tender systems to enhance transparency and accountability.

To ensure compliance with standard operating procedures during enforcement operations, JWP will begin the phased implementation of body-worn cameras for enforcement officers starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The cameras will also serve as visual and audio evidence in the event of disputes or allegations of misconduct, whether involving officers or members of the public.

In addition, the risk rating of the PTGWP Office will be reassessed to enable consideration for the placement of MACC officers within its Integrity Unit.

“These transparency-driven measures are essential to restoring public confidence in government institutions,” Hannah Yeoh said.

“By opening its doors early to the MACC, JWP demonstrates courage, accountability and a clear assurance that there is nothing to hide.”