Whipping those found guilty of corruption should not be allowed, said Transparency International Malaysia (TI) chief Ramon Navaratnam.

He asserted that whipping was a 'historical legacy' that has no place in modern society.

"If whipping is introduced to combat corruption, a lot of people would be whipped," said Ramon in a statement today.

He echoed the sentiments of Minister in the Prime Minister's department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz's who yesterday said that education was the key to eradicating corruption and not whipping.

Whistleblowers

The newly elected TI president also said that the introduction of the Whistleblower's Act, which he believes is being studied by the Attorney-General's chambers, will also help tackle the problem of corruption.

"Such an act will reassure the public and employees that it is safe and acceptable to raise concerns about corruption in the workplace, against politicians and leaders," he said.

He further called on voters to exercise prudence when voting for their elected representatives.

"Voters should not support government and corporate leaders who are corrupt. Theses leaders must be made accountable to citizens, taxpayers and shareholders," added Ramon, who is also a corporate advisor to Sunway Group.