MACC stations officer at Mitra for greater transparency of operations

PUTRAJAYA: A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer has been placed at the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) office, says Datuk R. Ramanan.

The Mitra Special Committee Chairman said the officer would attend the unit’s meetings and guide it to ensure no mismanagement occurred.

“If there is any issue, MACC will definitely take action.

“In order to better implement (Mitra programmes), run Mitra, be more transparent, or make the vetting process clearer, I have to thank (MACC chief commissioner) Tan Sri Azam Baki for giving us his officer.

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“We also have an officer from the Integrity Unit here,” he told a press conference here on Friday (Nov 10).

Mitra special committee member RSN Rayer said he was confident that public perception of Mitra would change for the better.

“Our meetings will ensure Mitra funds are used in a detailed and transparent manner, with nothing to hide.

“I have to thank (the chairman) for discussing every allocation and for all recipient profiles to be made transparent.

“Under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ramanan’s leadership, Mitra’s targets will be achieved and more Indians will receive aid,” Rayer added.

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The duo were responding to reports that the MACC had concluded investigations involving the misappropriation of Mitra funds, with those involved being charged in court.

Azam was quoted as saying that Mitra had been advised on the improvements needed in managing its funds.

In 2021, Mitra was investigated by the MACC over allegations that funds had been misappropriated from 2019 to 2021.