Tunku Aziz shows his new book to Tan Sri Robert Phang (left) and Tun Haniff Omar (centre). — Picture by Jack Ooi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Known for his straight talk, the former chairman of Transparency International, Tunku Abdul Aziz, said the government could be effective if it had the right leadership.
The national vice-chairman of DAP added that in order for a society to be rid of corruption, fundamental principles such as transparency and integrity must be applied in every context.
When asked what he thought about the government’s performance thus far, he said: “It is still early at this moment. They are doing their best. In the course of carrying out investigations, they might have made some mistakes along the way.
"However, that is the nature of things. People are bound to make mistakes."
He was speaking at the launch of his book — aptly titled "Straight Talk" — at the Royal Selangor Golf Club yesterday.
The MACC was also brought into the discussion, with Tunku Aziz commending the organisation for making an effort to become more transparent.
“There has been some improvement with the MACC. They are becoming aware of what has to be done in strict accordance with the law.”
The book is a collection/compilation of articles written by Tunku Aziz in the New Straits Times over the years.
The articles provide an in-depth commentary and analysis on the socio-political landscape of Malaysia at a point in time where corruption, power and crony feudalism were at their highest level.
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