PUTRAJAYA – Anthony Loke wants to meet with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki to seek an explanation following a news report on alleged misconduct by staff of an agency under the Transport Ministry.
“I have no information because this is a media report, but because he (Azam) mentioned an agency under the (ministry), I will request an appointment with the MACC chief to meet him and get further details,” the transport minister told reporters after attending his ministry’s Simpulan Kasih Malaysia Madani programme here today.
An English daily today published Azam’s revelation that some government agencies have been ignoring over 500 reports of misconduct involving their staff, despite MACC recommending them to take action. They include the Road Transport Department, police, religious authorities, and hospitals.
Loke, who said he viewed the news report seriously, said the meeting with Azam would be a preliminary step before taking any action, in order to be fair to any officer or staff member who may be involved and to avoid accusations without solid evidence.
Another step is to obtain a list of staff names and cases involving them, he said.
“I will not compromise with any misconduct and will cooperate fully if the report has strong evidence,” he said. – Bernama, May 9, 2023
