KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probed 12 politicians from the Barisan Nasional (BN) and one from the Opposition for corruption from January to August this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong said seven charges were recorded against BN politicians while there were none against opposition.
Liew was replying to a question by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PKR-Permatang Pauh) on steps taken to bring back the public’s confidence in the MACC, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Attorney General’s Chambers following public doubts on the manner investigations and prosecution was done.
Liew said records showed MACC had conducted investigations according to procedures and without being biased.
Concerning allegations of “selective prosecution” by the MACC brought up by Anwar, Liew said the commission based its actions on evidence available, regardless of who the person was.
“For cases being managed by the MACC, the decision not to prosecute has to be reported to its Operations Assessment Panel, which comprises independent professionals from various fields,” he added. – Bernama
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