(From left) MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki having a chat with Media Chinese International Limited Group editor-in-chief (Malaysia) Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang, Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng and Sinar Harian group chief editor Zamri Rambli.—Low Boon Tat / The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM177mil worth of assets were seized in the first quarter of this year, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said this was its biggest asset seizure to date, with it also involving the cash and gold bars related to investigations into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the commission also successfully froze, seized and made forfeitures amounting to more than RM285mil last year.
“The commission will continue focusing on grand corruption and public interest cases,” he said in his speech at the MACC media award night here on Friday (April 25).
Azam also said the commission was strengthening its focus on large-scale, high-profile and public interest cases.
Here, he referenced operations like Op Sky, Op X, Op Outlander and Op Birth.
“Across all operations, I stress that our investigations are carried out independently, transparently and professionally, without any political interference.
“High-profile investigations prove that the MACC acts without fear or favouritism, regardless of the individuals involved,” he said.
Azam also expressed appreciation towards the media, saying the awards served to recognise the industry’s contributions towards spreading the message of anti-corruption alongside highlighting government efforts in improving integrity and good governance.
He also described the media as pillars in ensuring accurate information reaches the public.
Also present were Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng and senior news editor Zulkifli Abd Rahman.
