KUALA LUMPUR – Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo has called on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to launch an investigation into graft allegations on the reported internal “cartel” alleged by the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador.
“I call upon MACC chief Datuk Seri Azam Baki to break his silence and publicly state what the MACC will do with the allegations made by (Hamid) about corrupt practices in the force,” said the former communications and multimedia minister in a statement.
“Does the MACC not want to probe and get to the truth behind these allegations?”
He was responding to the recent allegation by Hamid on the existence of police officers plotting to oust him.
Gobind, who is also DAP deputy chairman, said the MACC was set up to promote the integrity of both the private and public sectors, as stipulated in Section 2 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
“What we have is unprecedented. It is no ordinary police officer but the police chief himself and publicly declaring that there are corrupt practices in the force and implicating police officers in the process.
“As head of the MACC, (Azam) cannot sit back in light of these damning allegations which have in the past week dominated public discussion.”
He also urged the IGP to lodge a police report so investigations can be launched on the matter.
“However, it would appear that investigations into corrupt practices covered by the MACC Act may be commenced even where information is otherwise received.”
Gobind also said Section 29(3) of the MACC act provided investigations to be carried out if there were reasons to suspect the commission of an offense under that act, either following a report made or on information received.
“The MACC must act without fear or favour especially in cases which impact on the integrity of enforcement agencies like the police force.
“The MACC must inspire confidence. Silence is not an option. (Azam) must explain how he will deal with the problem and if there is no plan to do so, he must explain why.” – The Vibes, March 24, 2021
