MACC denies claims of selective prosecution in journalist's bribery case


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied practising selective prosecution in corruption investigations involving journalists.

Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the recent arrest of a news portal journalist was based on strong evidence that the man allegedly requested and received a cash bribe of RM20, 000.

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