SEPANG: Stating that he was the one who asked to be investigated, Tan Sri Azam Baki says there is no need for him to go on leave as a special committee investigate allegations of his shareholdings.
The top graft buster said he will continue to carry out his duties as usual.
“I don’t need to go on leave. Before this, there are other individuals who were investigated or charged in court but they were still on duty,” he said, responding to calls that he goes on leave while being investigated.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner reiterated that he is ready and willing to be called up by the committee that has been set up to investigate his alleged share ownership.
“They can carry out their responsibilities and I am ready to give any documents or statements that they need. There is nothing to hide,” he said after launching Kampung Angkat Madani at Kampung Sungai Buah.
Azam also expressed his confidence that the special committee will investigate his case in a transparent and professional manner, pledging his full cooperation to the committee.
On Friday, the government announced that a special committee will be set up to investigate the controversy surrounding the MACC chief commissioner’s alleged share ownership.
The committee, headed by Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, also comprised Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz and Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican.
On allegations of the MACC working with “corporate mafia”, Azam said any allegations can be forwarded to the authorities by filing reports.
“If they want to run with unverified information, that is up to them. If anyone wants to file police reports on it, then go ahead,” he said.
He also said his deputy, Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, will provide further updates on the case of alleged misappropriation involving an investment worth about RM1.11bil linked to a former senior minister.
“I have received no updates on whether an investigation paper have been opened or who will be called. My deputy will respond on the case,” he said.
On Feb 12, the MACC had received a report on the matter, lodged by a coalition of several non-governmental organisations.
The complainants had claimed that a former senior minister and several ministry officials at the time were involved, alleging that there were dubious negotiation and approval processes, which did not involve the relevant ministry and agencies.
