PM Anwar Praises MACC's Boldness In Acting Against Influential Figures

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) acts boldly against anyone, including influential individuals, in relation to corruption issues.

In this regard, he assured that the MADANI government led by him would continue to support the MACC's efforts in combating corruption and abuse of power in the country.

"I see that the MACC has shaken the country with its courage in acting against anyone who is considered to have violated the law.

"Congratulations to all, the MACC has demonstrated great courage to act against the most influential dignitaries," he said when speaking at the MACC's 58th anniversary celebration and the launch of 'Keep Malaysia Clean' (KMC) here today.

Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Anwar said the MACC is now implementing a comprehensive action meticulously and bravely taking risks despite receiving opposition from some quarters.

“(The MACC is now implementing) a comprehensive action carefully, courageously and is willingly taking risks. We are proud of what the MACC has done and I salute the courage of the team (MACC members).

“However great and rich a country, it is impossible to survive if there is leakage or corruption spreads. History also proves the ups and downs of civilization due to the destruction of corruption in the system,” he said

The Prime Minister also slammed the actions of some parties who dispute MACC investigations involving figures, influential individuals or corruption cases worth millions of ringgit.

“If you search people with hundreds of millions of ringgit and billions of ringgit, the risk is great and there maybe not much support,” he said.

Although some of the individuals have served the country, Anwar stressed that they are also not exempt from existing legal provisions.

“Many give the excuse that the person has served, is unwell or has helped the country a lot, but service is not an excuse to prevent action.

“Everyone serves...even the most corrupt served,” he said, adding that political will and existing provisions will enable MACC to achieve more success.

-- BERNAMA