PETALING JAYA: A special task force has been set up to review and examine the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji for possible offences, including corruption, criminal breach of trust, document forgery, abuse of power and money laundering.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said its Senior Director of Investigation, Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, has been appointed to head the task force following the public release of the report through the Islamic Development Department’s (Jakim) official portal on Wednesday (July 29).
According to the commission, the task force will examine whether any legal issues arising from the report fall under the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694), the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA) (Act 613), or any other relevant laws.
"The MACC is committed to ensuring that every issue raised in the report is thoroughly examined, and should any breach of the law be identified, firm action will be taken regardless of the position or background of the individuals involved," it said in a statement on Thursday (July 30).
The commission said it remained steadfast in upholding the principles of the rule of law, accountability and integrity in carrying out its responsibilities, in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen governance without interference from any party.
It also urged the public to refrain from speculating on the matter until the review process and any subsequent investigation, if warranted, have been completed.
