Wilfred Bumburing, president of Parti Cinta Sabah, acknowledged that this would be a drastic approach but said it would help eradicate corruption in government departments.
“If corruption is to be rooted out, then the standard operating procedure of departments, especially front-line ones, must be re-looked,” he told FMT.
“These personnel would not only detect loopholes but also look at why certain important services are not rendered accordingly.”
Bumburing said some might view his suggestion as tantamount to placing secret police in civil society but he insisted that the move might be necessary.
He said corruption is not necessarily confined to giving and receiving illicit money as it could also involve unnecessary delays in service.
Having undercover personnel at government departments or agencies would deter those considering such practices, he said.
“I don’t suggest a permanent set-up. This can be reviewed once a corruption-rejection culture is inculcated among the staff,” he added.
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