PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied allegations that it was used to investigate candidates contesting in the PKR polls.
It said that the allegation, made by Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in a recent podcast, were without basis and untrue.
MACC said that investigations are only carried out based on complaints or information received.
"Every complaint with merit will undergo verification and the investigation is conducted according to the law and established procedures," it said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 7).
The MACC also said that claims that its officers "surrounded the house" of certain individuals were inaccurate.
"In the case, officers went to the house to conduct a search and obtain evidence.
"It is common to have an element of surprise to avoid the risk of evidence being disposed of," said the MACC, adding that after confirming that the individual concerned was not at home, the officers left.
It added that the individual in question came to the MACC office to record his statement the next day and he was not detained.
MACC said any party who is dissatisfied with its actions could submit a complaint through official channels such as the police or the MACC Complaints Committee.
"This is a legitimate and transparent mechanism to assess allegations of misconduct.
"The MACC also calls on all parties not to make unfounded accusations on social media as it can undermine public confidence in the country's enforcement institutions," it said.
