A Phenomenology Study on Misappropriation of Assets and Corruption in Malaysian Local Authorities: A Reality Check

Year on year, the Auditor General’s Report had reported inefficiencies and weaknesses in government administrative system. Accordingly, this research aims to identify why misappropriation of assets corruption are still occurring despite elaborated preventive measures place. Due sensitivity area, a phenomenological study is most appropriate method approach objective. This used evidence collected from both semi-structured interviews open-ended survey local authorities Malaysia. Information data face-to-face served as primary source information while responses received by postages secondary support instrument. Based responses, inefficient leader becomes centrepiece other ten challenges, namely, attitude, weak enforcement, lack internal strengths, ineffective training, authority, opportunity due control, burden proof bureaucracy, favouritism/ excessive discretions, organisational culture, public perception. contributes literature investigating commonly proposed subject but underexplored methodology incorporating phenomenology simultaneously collection understand holistic view discussed issues. While detailed whistle-blowing programs outside scope research, future should acknowledge importance Malaysian sector which move beyond compliance established policies procedures.