KUCHING, June 6 2026: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Fatimah Abdullah stressed that cultivating a culture of integrity needs to start from the family institution.
She said this is because noble values instilled from an early age are an important foundation in creating a prosperous, inclusive and resilient society and nation.
“The strength of a nation does not begin in the parliament building, government office or corporate boardroom, but rather begins at home through the formation of character and values of integrity among family members,” she said at the launch of a book “Strengthening Integrity, Empowering The Nation: Integrity As The Foundation Of Leadership” at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak today.
Fatimah said children learn the value of integrity through observing their parents' behavior, including aspects of honesty, justice and the ability to fulfill promises, thus forming a generation that is responsible and morally upright.
“Children learn that success is not simply measured by wealth, status or achievements, but by the character they possess.
“A strong family will produce responsible citizens, thereby forming a strong community and ultimately building a resilient nation,” she stressed.
She added that integrity is not just about efforts to reject corruption or comply with the law, but rather is a moral compass that guides a person’s actions and decisions in daily life.
According to her, without integrity, trust in family institutions, communities and organisations will be eroded, thus affecting the harmony, stability and prosperity of the country.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay stressed that integrity needs to be translated through actions and made a culture in every organisation, not just a slogan or rhetoric.
According to him, integrity is the first line of defence in preventing corruption and an important element that guarantees the survival of institutions and national development.
“People see what we do, not just what we say. Leadership begins with character, not position.
“Position only provides authority, but integrity provides legitimacy and public trust,” he said when delivering the keynote address at the event.
He also stressed that efforts to combat corruption require continuous commitment from all parties including political leaders, civil servants, enforcement agencies and the public, as well as being supported by strong political determination to ensure that firm action can be implemented without compromise.
The book was written by the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Sarawak, Leonard Sabu.
The book highlights the role of integrity as the core of credible leadership and a catalyst for the formation of an ethical, resilient and corrupt society.
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