All four opposition MPs on the Parliamentary Select Committee overseeing Agencies in the Prime Minister's Department disagree with committee chairperson Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman's decision to postpone Wednesday's hearing.
In a joint statement, the four MPs said they could not agree with MACC chairperson Azam Baki's written objections to the hearing, where the latter was scheduled to testify on Wednesday, which preceded the postponement.
The four MPs are Azis Jamman (Warisan-Sepanggar), Chan Foong Hin (Harapan-Kota Kinabalu), Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) and William Leong (Harapan-Selayang).
They believe that Azam should present himself to the Agencies Committee to raise his grievances instead of "belittling" his subpoena."Matters such as the terms of reference and list of witnesses can be discussed (during the hearing) and decided upon," said the four MPs.
"The authority of select committees is to determine whether there are mechanisms that are effective in conduct investigations and disciplinary actions.
"The committees also determines the sources of such powers and review whether it is sufficient."
The power to subpoena witnesses said the four MPs, was granted under the Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act 1952 and therefore Azam ought to respect the order.
Set new date
Meanwhile, the four MPs also urged the Agencies Committee chairperson to immediately set a new date for the hearing.
Earlier today, Malaysiakini reported that Abdul Latiff had informed the eight Agencies Committee members that he will be consulting the Dewan Rakyat legal advisor after he had received correspondence from Azam.
Among others, Azam said his testimony to the Agencies Committee might violate the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders which does not allow Parliament to discuss matters pending in courts.
Legal action
Azam has initiated legal action against a whistleblower who accused him of owning a large equity stake in a public-listed company, possibly in violation of rules governing civil servants.
He is also being investigated by the Securities Commission. It is uncertain if any civil or criminal proceedings had begun in court.
At around noon today, the Agencies Committee members were formally informed that the hearing on Wednesday had been postponed indefinitely because legal advice was needed from the Parliament's Legal Advice Department.
All four opposition MPs on the Parliamentary Select Committee overseeing Agencies in the Prime Minister's Department disagree with committee chairperson Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman's decision to postpone Wednesday's hearing.
In a joint statement, the four MPs said they could not agree with MACC chairperson Azam Baki's written objections to the hearing, where the latter was scheduled to testify on Wednesday, which preceded the postponement.
The four MPs are Azis Jamman (Warisan-Sepanggar), Chan Foong Hin (Harapan-Kota Kinabalu), Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) and William Leong (Harapan-Selayang).
They believe that Azam should present himself to the Agencies Committee to raise his grievances instead of "belittling" his subpoena."Matters such as the terms of reference and list of witnesses can be discussed (during the hearing) and decided upon," said the four MPs.
"The authority of select committees is to determine whether there are mechanisms that are effective in conduct investigations and disciplinary actions.
"The committees also determines the sources of such powers and review whether it is sufficient."
The power to subpoena witnesses said the four MPs, was granted under the Houses of Parliament (Privileges and Powers) Act 1952 and therefore Azam ought to respect the order.
Set new date
Meanwhile, the four MPs also urged the Agencies Committee chairperson to immediately set a new date for the hearing.
Earlier today, Malaysiakini reported that Abdul Latiff had informed the eight Agencies Committee members that he will be consulting the Dewan Rakyat legal advisor after he had received correspondence from Azam.
Among others, Azam said his testimony to the Agencies Committee might violate the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders which does not allow Parliament to discuss matters pending in courts.
Legal action
Azam has initiated legal action against a whistleblower who accused him of owning a large equity stake in a public-listed company, possibly in violation of rules governing civil servants.
He is also being investigated by the Securities Commission. It is uncertain if any civil or criminal proceedings had begun in court.
At around noon today, the Agencies Committee members were formally informed that the hearing on Wednesday had been postponed indefinitely because legal advice was needed from the Parliament's Legal Advice Department. - Mkini
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