Hunt for fugitives hits a hitch


SUBANG JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said efforts to locate two fugitives wanted in a corruption case have been hampered by differences in legal systems, particularly over Malaysia’s use of caning as a punishment.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (pic) said cooperation with Interpol and the Home Ministry is ongoing, but one country has declined to assist due to its laws.

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