Unravelling the Nexus: Exploring the Impact of Corruption and Personality Traits Among Public Servants in Putrajaya on Malaysian Governance

Objective: With an emphasis on governance and the effects of organizational culture, ethical education, and work experience, the study explores the connection between personality qualities and corruption among public workers in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The inspiration behind this study stems from the pervasive and ongoing problem of corruption among Malaysian public servants, in the Putrajaya. The study investigates the intricate relationship between personality traits and organizational dynamics, focusing on their impact on corruption and governance. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing corruption in the public sector, crucial for developing effective anti-corruption strategies. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between personality traits, ethical education, organizational culture, work experience, and corruption among public servants in Putrajaya. The study utilized a quantitative methodology, using online surveys via Google Forms, with 230 respondents completing usable questionnaires. This study employed random sampling methods to select participants and applied statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 26. The study reveals that personality traits, ethical education, and organizational culture significantly influence corruption among public servants. It highlights the need for targeted strategies to enhance governance and reduce corruption. The findings underscore the importance of ethics education and the unexpected positive correlation between corruption and governance. These insights have the potential to inform the development of tailored public administration policies that consider individual differences and prioritize ethical competence to enhance governance and combat corruption effectively. Based on the findings, the study suggests enhancing ethical education and revising organizational policies to effectively combat corruption, which could significantly impact policymaking by prioritizing ethical integrity for improved governance and reduced corruption in public service.