Abstract
IN THE RECENT ACADEMIC EMPHASIS on subject of corruption, most studies deal with definitional problems, types, causes, and functions. Several authors, using vocabulary of lubrication mechanics, have emphasized positive contributions of corruption to political and economic development. Support for this view, however, is not widespread, among either academics or government leaders. A Singapore leader described authors of such studies as the ideologists of kleptocracy. Many Asian leaders have described corruption as disease-a cancer that would, unless checked, eventually destroy entire social fabric. The prescription has often involved establishment of agencies or bureaus and promulgation of relevant legislation. This article analyzes such measures in Malaysia. It is widely held that level of corruption is lower in Malaysia than in most other Southeast Asian states. In index section of a popular text on Southeast Asian governments and politics, there is only one page reference to corruption in Malaysia, whereas there are three or more such references for Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Philippines, and South Vietnam.' A study of foreign-owned industries in Malaysia reported that relatively low level of corruption was contributory to locating these industries here rather than in other Southeast Asian states. Within Malaysia, however, there is no dearth of allegations about
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