Combatting corruption entails more than just prosecuting criminals and identifying criminal defects. Alongside regulations and laws, education is a sustainable yet underrated approach to tackling corruption. This preventive measure is critical as corruption has become a pervasive social illness affecting both the workplace and the political sphere, particularly in Malaysia. Hence, this paper aims to propose a multi-platform conceptual framework for how Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can deliver anti-corruption education in a manner that instils anti-corruptive values. This is critical in providing insights into the effectiveness of programme design and the implementation of education. Drawing upon qualitative research through interviews with key stakeholders in Malaysian HEIs, including university management, educators, anti-corruption agency officers, and politicians, this study employs a multi-layered thematic analysis and coding to answer the research questions. A holistic educational framework is developed, combining formal, non-formal, and informal learning experiences across traditional and digital platforms for the effective integration of anti-corruption education. Formal learning includes a mandatory course on integrity and anti-corruption, made compulsory for all Malaysian HEI students starting in the October 2023 semester. Non-formal learning consists of discussions on real-life cases, ethical dilemmas, and co-curricular activities. Role modelling, ethical leadership, social media engagement, and songs are among the informal learning approaches. This study contributes to knowledge by extending John Dewey’s (1937) theory of education and social change and Bandurra’s (1977) social learning theory into the area of corruption mitigation. Practically, the framework can be a guide for HEIs to effectively implement anti-corruption education.

Authors:
Nor Farizal Mohammed, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norziana Lokman, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norsuhaily Abu Bakar, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Norazida Mohamed, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norfazella Mohd Fariz, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Nor Farizal Mohammed is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.

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