Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner (prevention) Norazlan Mohd Razali said the course would offer structured learning to enable students to have a better understanding of corruption and its impact, not only on themselves but also on the country.

“We are worried that youths who are already working will be tempted by bribes. This course will also provide exposure to students so that they do not ask for or give bribes to anyone,” he told a press conference after the closing ceremony of the Anti-Corruption Convention at Universiti Malaya here yesterday.

According to the latest MACC data, a total of 275 youths, aged between 18 and 30, were arrested for corruption offences to date since 2020. They comprised 231 men and 44 women.

During the same period, a total of 151 youths were charged in court, of which 85 were convicted.

Norazlan said among the offences were giving and accepting bribes.

“This data should serve as a reminder to students that corruption exists, especially when you enter the professional world,” he said.

Norazlan said the commission also urged student leaders to help spread anti-corruption messages and guidelines through education initiatives that can be designed and implemented with MACC’s guidance.