Kuala Lampur, April 24 -- In the fight for integrity within the legal profession, the eradication of touting (activities conducted by unscrupulous persons who receive commissions from law firms in return for securing clients) stands as a crucial battlefront where ethical standards intersect with the pursuit of justice. Due to its corrosive influence on fair legal representation and public trust, eradicating touting demands a concerted effort from all stakeholders involved.

An example of such an effort emerged on 18 April 2024, as detailed in the news report by The Star titled "MACC arrests two bank officers for allegedly soliciting bribes". The bank officers were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission ("MACC") for allegedly...