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MACC monitored by 5 independent panels, says chief

Azam Baki says MACC is not perfect but is doing its best to resolve all issues raised.

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is monitored by five independent panels to ensure it is transparent and free from interference from outside parties, its chief commissioner, Azam Baki, said.

He said they comprise the advisory panel, the operational evaluation panel, the prevention and inspection panel, the complaints committee and the Special Committee on Corruption.

In an interview with Bernama, Azam said the advisory panel deals with policies and procedures, and the operational evaluation panel monitors its cases and gives views on whether a case should be closed on re-evaluated.

The prevention and inspection panel provides advice on prevention of corruption and educational activities, the complaints committee monitors misconduct by MACC officers, and the Special Committee on Corruption looks at MACC’s annual performance and presents it to the prime minister.

Azam Baki.

Azam said the independent panels, whose members are not government officers, could be categorised as the people’s representatives or watchdog against any misappropriation by MACC.

He said the public wanted MACC to serve efficiently, professionally and be fair in handling cases involving corruption and power abuse.

“I’m not saying we are perfect in carrying out our job, but we are doing our best to resolve any issues raised by the people, like in the case of river pollution and land encroachment,” he added.



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