KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — A former magistrate judge has been recruited to man Transparency International Malaysia’s (TI-M) helpdesk on corruption, its president Datuk Akhbar Satar said today.

He said this was among initiatives that will begin in conjunction with the anti-graft watchdog’s “Speak Up Against Corruption” campaign.

“We roped her in because of her expertise, even though a lot of the excos here have legal backgrounds.

“You are now dealing with the right people and they are happy to fight corruption,” he told Malay Mail Online after the launch of the campaign at the Publika shopping mall.

He added that the purpose of the campaign is to improve the public’s willingness to report corruption.

Other schemes include a toll-free number for the public, 1800-220-122, and printed copies of a “Citizen’s Handbook” in four languages containing information regarding corruption including the offences and penalty as well as ways to report the crime.

Copies of the book are available at TI-M’s office, and member of the public may also write in to request a mailed copy.

During the event, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) community education division deputy director Abdul Samat Kasah also appealed to the public for support in reporting corruption.

“Let’s speak up on what is lacking or what you think the MACC is not doing.

“Please help us especially now, as we are advocating for some amendments to the law,” he said during his speech at the launch.

He declined, however, to reveal details of the possible amendments as they are not finalised at the moment.