MACC officer picked for FBI National Academy training in US

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission principal senior assistant commissioner Irawan Khlir has been selected for training at an international programme at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in the US.

MACC said Irawan, who is with the special operations division, is the agency’s third officer selected for the programme, reflecting international recognition of its personnel’s professionalism, leadership and capabilities.

“Irawan’s participation in this programme is part of MACC’s continuous efforts to strengthen its officers’ capabilities through exposure to international operational standards, global best practices and more effective modern enforcement approaches,” Bernama quoted the agency as saying today.

MACC said such exposure is increasingly important in addressing evolving and sophisticated criminal threats, including cross-border corruption, money laundering, digital financial crimes and organised crime syndicates.

The programme, which runs from July 8 to Sept 17, brings together law enforcement officers worldwide to strengthen competencies in strategic leadership, operational management, advanced investigative techniques, high-technology intelligence, and handling cross-border security threats.

It also allows participants to exchange experiences and share best practices with enforcement personnel from various countries, while building a strong international professional network.

“MACC believes every officer who undergoes this training can serve as an internal reference within the organisation, strengthening investigative capabilities and contributing to improved standard operating procedures, enforcement policies and operational effectiveness,” it said.