MACC chief keeping those guilty of graft in suspense

KENINGAU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is probing several high-profile cases pending approval from the Attorney-General's Chambers for prosecution in court, but is not revealing any details.

"Let us wait. If I make it known, then there is no suspense. This is what is feared by those involved in corruption. Will they be probed next week?" Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad told reporters at the 'Ziarah Kasih' programme here on Sunday (Nov 12).

About 5,000 people attended the MACC programme, which was launched by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

Dzulkifli said the fight against corruption and abuse of power by agencies was not exclusive to the MACC but needed the involvement of all Malaysians to ensure that the country is free of it.

"The MACC is a government agency representing the people to ensure that the government machinery – either at federal or state level performs the tasks entrusted without corruption and abuse of power.

"The people need not fear because only those involved in such immoral activities should fear the MACC. We are acting on behalf of the people and will not hesitate to drag those who violate the people's trust to court.

"The Sabah people must unite to fight corruption and abuse of power as this can paralyse the national administration," he said.

Dzulkifli also expressed his appreciation for the media, whom he described as part of the agency to fight corruption and abuse of power in the country.

"Without the media, the impact of the MACC programmes will not be felt. Thanks to the media, the people get to know of our efforts."

The Friends of Anti-Corruption Revolutionary Movement (Gerah) membership has reached 100,000, proving that the agency's efforts to fight graft and abuse of power is supported by the people. – Bernama