Various MPs from Pakatan Harapan have lodged a police report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters (IPD) calling for a probe on MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki.
Among them include Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil, Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah, Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik and Johor Bahru MP Akmal Nasir, alongside a representative from Harapan Youth.
“We are making this police report to ask the police to conduct an investigation based on (possible breaches of) three existing acts (or regulations) involving civil servants, public officers and the possession of share accounts,” Fahmi said outside the Dang Wangi IPD today.
The three regulations mentioned by the PKR lawmaker include Section 25, 25A and 29 of the Securities Industry (Central Depositories) Act 1991 (Sicda), Service Circular No 3 of 2002, and Section 10 Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulation 1993.
Section 25 of Sicda states that every security account opened with a central depository must be in the name of the beneficial owner of the deposited securities or in the name of an authorised nominee.
Offences under Section 25 are punishable with a fine of up to RM3 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years or both.
According to their police report, Fahmi, Maszlee and Maria lodged it following a press conference held by MACC's Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (LPPR) chairperson Abu Zahar Ujang to explain the ongoing turmoil surrounding Azam on Jan 5.
Abu Zahar said the shares were purchased in Azam's name by his younger brother and that Azam had done nothing wrong. Abu Zahar added that Azam had since transferred the shares to the brother.
Alleged violation 'source of people's tears'
DAP Socialist Youth chief Howard Lee similarly called for an investigation into the matter.
“For more than a week, Malaysians have been puzzled about allegations by the MACC's top official Azam in the ownership and purchase of excessive amounts of shares.
“Azam's younger brother's reason for using a securities account to own shares is, of course, a laughing matter for some.
“The fact is, the violation of the integrity and dignity of core national institutions such as the MACC that we are witnessing is actually a source of tears for the people," he said at a press conference outside the Dang Wangi IPD.
“Furthermore, the attempt to absolve the sins and the declaration of 'satisfaction' by the LPPR with regard to Azam's explanation was not followed by the appearance of strong and well-founded evidence against the allegations, (which is) bagai sudah jatuh ditimpa tangga (making matters worse),” Lee added.
LPPR not enough
Additionally, he emphasised that the LPPR does not have the power to decide whether an allegation against its chief commissioner is criminal or not - rather, this power is held by the Securities Commission, the police force, and the courts.
“An investigation needs to be done - (or) even better, if there is a special commission of inquiry set up in addition to being brought to the Dewan Rakyat as it is a motion of interest that needs to be expedited,” Lee said.
Separately, 21 Harapan MPs in a joint statement welcomed the Securities Commission's move to be in touch with Azam on the allegations made against him.
"We feel excited to find out that not all government-linked institutions have been compromised and is willing to take action without any fear or favour.
"The Security Commission's willingness to take actions Shows that it does not buy Azam's feeble excuse of not knowing his brother had used his name to buy shares," they said.
Azam came under intense scrutiny after allegations surfaced about him having owned shares in two companies back in 2015.
According to Excel Force Bhd’s 2015 annual report, Azam owned 2,156,000 warrants in the company as of March 21, 2016. At the time, Azam was the head of MACC’s investigation division. - Mkini
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