The UN common position to address global corruption (Position paper). “This paper sets forth the Common Position of the United Nations system on addressing corruption challenges at the global, regional and national levels and the common framework for the United Nations system on support to Member States. The paper also includes an annex that highlights some innovative ideas and initiatives being explored by Member States to prevent and respond to corruption challenges.”
New top cop calls a halt to drink-drive checkpoints. “The new [Thai] police chief [Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk] has ordered the suspension of drink-driving checkpoints until the transparency of the tests can be ensured… Mana Nimitmongkol, secretary-general of the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand, welcomed the move saying at least the new police chief recognises the problems that have long been voiced by the public.”
Wassayos Ngamkham and Kornchanok Raksaseri: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1995695/new-top-cop-calls-a-halt-to-drink-drive-checkpoints
Malaysia: Watchdog panels to monitor anti-graft body. “Malaysia has placed [the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission] under the supervision of five independent panels to ensure its transparency and prevent intervention into its activities by other parties…one of the panels would advise the agency on policies and procedures…second would monitor cases and provide its opinion on whether to close or re-evaluate cases…third panel would advise on training and graft prevention activities and a fourth would be responsible for monitoring misconduct by the commission officials…[the] Special Committee on Corruption, the final panel, will oversee the MACC's annual performance and present it to the prime minister”
Pizaro Gozali Idrus/Anadolu Agency: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/malaysia-watchdog-panels-to-monitor-anti-graft-body/1993210
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