Malaysia Shipowners’ Association warns ‘graft at sea’ remains underreported
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Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA) on Thursday (15 June) reportedly said maritime corruption was underreported with statistics being unreflective of the situation, according to New Straits Times.
This has led to cases of “graft at sea” being seen as relatively low. However, smuggling of items such as diesel and cigarettes is still rampant, the association said.
MASA Chairman Mr. Mohamed Safwan Othman reportedly said this during an interview at the Solidarity in the Maritime Industry: Fight Against Corruption” symposium hosted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
He said subsidised diesel often involved third-party intervention and voiced concern about it following a government-linked company reporting an annual loss of up to MYR 300 million.
Safwan added the association was working closely with MACC and the Transport Ministry for greater adoption of the whistleblowing policy by shipping companies.
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