KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has clarified that the arrest of an individual over alleged corruption and abuse of power involving about RM1.6mil is not linked to any Johor state executive councillor, state government officer or agency.
The commission said the individual arrested was the chairman of the second generation housing lots action committee at the Tenggaroh 2 land scheme in Johor.
“Therefore, MACC urges all parties not to speculate or disseminate inaccurate information, particularly involving any individuals or state government officers,” the commission said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 8).
Meanwhile, chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the commission remained committed to conducting investigations professionally, independently and transparently.
He added that the commission would not compromise on taking action against any acts of corruption or abuse of power.
The clarification follows the arrest of the housing committee chairman of a federal statutory body, in connection with allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes as well as abuse of power involving applications for government housing lots.
