About the Corruption Perceptions Index
The CPI is the world's most widely used indicator of public sector corruption, ranking countries by their perceived levels of corruption as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.
What is the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an annual index published by Transparency International since 1995. It ranks countries 'by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys.' The CPI uses a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean.
Malaysia has been working steadily to improve its CPI score, with the government establishing the CPI Special Task Force to coordinate efforts across various agencies and sectors.
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MALAYSIA CPI SCORE 2025
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Global Ranking
182
Countries Assessed
No surveys available.
Malaysia's CPI Journey
Tracking Malaysia's progress in the fight against corruption and improving governance.
CPI Score Trend
Malaysia's performance over recent years
Data: Transparency International
Malaysia's Target
Malaysia's Target To position Malaysia among the top 25 countries in the CPI within 10 years, as outlined in the Mid-Term Review of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan.
Target by 2030
29 positions to target
Improving CPI
Key principles under the Agenda Negara Amanah Bersama (National Trust Together Agenda) to strengthen governance and improve Malaysia's CPI standing.
Strengthening anti-corruption law enforcement, investigation capabilities, and prosecution to ensure accountability and deterrence.
Improving transparency and accountability in government spending, audit systems, and public financial reporting.
Proposing institutional and legal improvements to strengthen the anti-corruption framework and close regulatory gaps.
Enhancing stakeholder confidence through targeted messaging, public awareness, and transparent reporting on CPI efforts.
Strengthening public institutions, clear procedures, and professional standards to support integrity and reduce corruption risks.