Malaysian Trade Union
Congress(MTUC) is deeply concerned about the state of affairs in Malaysia and
its impact on workers.
What has surfaced is,
amongst others, the allegation of corruption against Prime Minister Najib Tun
Razak in connection with the about RM2.6 billion allegedly found in his
personal bank accounts, the allegation of
‘wrongs’ done by 1MDB, related companies and possibly other
government-linked companies (GLCs). There is also the perception that there is also interference in
various available investigation mechanisms in Malaysia, be it the Malaysian
Anti Corruption Commission(MACC), the Attorney General’s Chambers, police,
Public Accounts Committee(PAC) of the Parliament, the Special Task Force and
others. All these, including the dropping Malaysian ringgit which MTUC believes
is also because of the above, may have a negative impact on workers.
Many businesses and investors
consider a ‘clean corrupt free’ government, effective legal mechanisms and
proper enforcement for justice as an attractive reason to come set up their
businesses in Malaysia, or even remain in Malaysia.