JOHOR BARU – The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation paper on the illegal import of frozen meat by a syndicate.
According to an MACC source, the investigation is being conducted under Sections 16 and 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
“The focus of the probe is on the falsification of the Customs 1 form, which is for the declaration of import items, and corrupt practices among the agencies involved.
“Cooperation from various agencies, such as the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, Veterinary Services Department, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis), and Customs Department has been obtained.”
State MACC director Datuk Azmi Alias, when contacted by Bernama, urged all parties to step forward and assist in the probe.
He added that discussing the matter in the media will make the investigation more difficult.
“MACC views seriously this issue as it involves the well-being of the people, especially Muslims.”
Earlier this month, Maqis raided a frozen meat supplier’s warehouse in Senai here, believed to be where the smuggled meat is repackaged with dubious halal labels. – Bernama, December 21, 2020
