Proposal to place MACC under Parliament being reviewed - Rais Yatim

 

The proposal to place the MACC under Parliament is being studied, said Special Committee on Corruption chairperson Rais Yatim.

He said the proposal was being given special consideration by the committee because (if accepted) it could further increase the community's level of trust and confidence towards the MACC.

"I am motivated to help so that the MACC is placed under Parliament. We will give special consideration to realise this objective.

"This is because if the MACC is too exposed to the power and influence of the executive or parties not related to integrity, over time the MACC will be influenced by politics and outside influences," he told reporters after attending a briefing session with MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki at MACC headquarters today.

Also present at the virtual briefing session were members of the committee and MACC top management.

The committee was established legally in accordance with Section 14 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Act 694) and it is responsible for advising the prime minister on any aspect of corruption in Malaysia and examining MACC's annual report.

Rais, who is also the Senate president, said anti-corruption education should begin at the school level to ensure the younger generation is protected from the unhealthy culture (corrupt practices) that can damage the country.

"Corruption is dangerous and can destroy our way of life. The culture of hating corruption should start in schools and universities…maybe anti-corruption education can be included in the syllabus or implemented through extracurricular activities," he added.

- Bernama