The head of nation’s graftbusters today expressed frustration over the lack of laws against the negligence and stupidity he blamed for many controversial decisions revealed in the latest Auditor-General’s report.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief also explained that any such cases should first be dealt with internally, and not automatically referred to enforcement agencies without any proof.
“The problem in our country’s laws is that negligence is not a crime. Making a wrong decision is not a crime, it is a disciplinary offence.
“Today, negligence cannot be charged, stupidity too cannot be charged,” Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed told a forum on the A-G’s report.
Abu Kassim explained that in several developed countries, anybody found guilty of causing the loss of millions in public funds can be charged for negligence.
Together with Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang, Abu Kassim also stressed that heads of department should first take disciplinary actions against their subordinates as soon as they were informed of the offences by the A-G.
Abu Kassim also maintained that the MACC can only act on offences that have been shown involve giving and taking bribes, cronyism, or fund pilfering.
“The responsibility of the heads of department is very important. Don’t leave it to MACC; that is outside our jurisdiction,” Abu Kassim said.
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