PUTRAJAYA: A report on an allegation of corruption involving a candidate in the 16th Johor state election is among three reports received by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said one of the reports was lodged by the election campaign enforcement team in Batu Pahat, while the other two were public complaints.
He added that all three reports were being assessed and investigated under the relevant laws.
“If there are corrupt practices in the election, regardless of the party, candidate, voter or supporter involved, corruption is still corruption.
“I will not comment further, but in this case, it involves a candidate,” he said at the MACC headquarters yesterday.
Abd Halim also said the MACC has activated election operation rooms in Johor Baru, Segamat, Kluang, Batu Pahat and Mersing to make it easier for the public to channel information on abuse of power and corruption throughout the election period.
He said the commission would take firm action against any party involved in election-related corruption to safeguard the integrity of the democratic process.
“A clean election not only guarantees the integrity of the democratic system, but also strengthens public trust in national institutions,” he added.
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