Participants at tomorrow's National Congress on Integrity 2005 will have the opportunity to discuss issues of corruption in depth and hear views from experts on the matter.

The first congress on the effects of corruption on national integrity is organised by the Graduates Christian Fellowship (GCF) and the Oriental Hearts and Mind Study Institute (OHMSI). It will be held at the Sunway Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

"The congress hopes to develop and evolve a definition of 'corrupt practices with the intention that Malaysians can agree and monitor corruption on behalf of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his vision for a corruption-free society," said Pat Lin Communications Sdn Bhd public relations executive Regina Robin, on behalf of the organisers.

"The one-day congress is geared up to take an intensive yet comprehensive look on how the issue of corruption can severely injure the nation's integrity," Regina said.

The congress themed Corruption - The Weakest Link also aims to provide feedback to the government on issues surrounding the battle against corruption.

Anti-corruption pledge

According to Regina, the response from the public has been encouraging. About 300 people have confirmed their attendance at the congress.

An anti-corruption pledge will also be tabled and signed by each participant as a symbol of commitment to the sentiments of the congress at the end of the event.

Tenaganita director Dr Irene Fernandez and Transparency International chairperson Param Cumarasamy will be among the panelists at the event.

OHMSI is a network of individual Christians electronically linked to discuss issues of public concern while the non-profit GCF was established to encourage Christians to make a moral impact on major issues affecting the people and nation.