SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI will refine its standard operating procedures (SOPs) for delivering contributions under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes as part of efforts to strengthen governance in line with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) recommendations.
Its chief executive officer Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said the updated SOPs will be presented to the Yayasan MBI SOP Committee before being enforced and implemented under the foundation’s CSR Committee.
“Improvements will be made following reports and investigations related to contributions previously channelled through third parties.
“Based on discussions with MBI’s Integrity Department and the MACC, several new measures will be introduced, including requiring recipients to submit reports on the use of funds to Yayasan MBI,” he told Media Selangor.
He was speaking after officiating the launch of a special Selangor People’s Tuition Centre (PTRS) class under Yayasan MBI in collaboration with the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) at the MBSJ Community Development Department’s 3C Complex today.
Azri added that the foundation will also include a reminder clause related to the MACC Act 2009 in its reports, notification letters, and contribution approval letters to enhance integrity awareness among recipients.
“In the previous SOPs, this was not clearly stated and was only included in notification letters. Now, the requirement to submit usage reports will be formally included to ensure transparency and accountability,” he said.
Azri emphasised that these improvements reflect Yayasan MBI's continued commitment to upholding transparent corporate governance practices and compliance with MACC regulations.
Yesterday, the MACC recommended strengthening governance compliance within its donation policies.
Selangor MACC director Mohd Azwan Ramli said it is crucial for state-linked agencies to enhance procedures for donations, sponsorships, and the implementation of CSR programmes.
This step is essential to close loopholes that could lead to misappropriation or misuse of funds within Selangor-owned asset and investment management bodies.
