‘Support letter not an order’


Championing integrity: Shamshun Baharin speaking on the sideline of the anti-corruption forum. Also present is International Strategy Institute chairman Cheah Chyuan Yong. — MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: While it is not wrong for ministers or politicians to issue support letters, civil servants should not treat these letters as a directive that they must follow, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Deputy chief commissioner Datuk Seri Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil said a support letter was not an order and that there was a guideline in the civil service which government officers could refer to when dealing with support letters.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Christmas deco allowed at halal-certified hotels, food outlets, says Religious Minister Zulkifli
Floods: Number of evacuees remains unchanged at 356 people in Johor
Retiree loses RM88,000 in phone scam
Melaka council gets RM2mil for draft development plan
Building cohesive communities
Season’s joy shared with those in need
Sabah eyes Chinese collaboration
Apink’s Yoon weds music producer Rado
Disabled woman achieves dream to become teacher
Zahid wants swift justice for abuse cases at tahfiz institutions

Others Also Read