THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said it takes note of the issues raised regarding the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh.
“The Commission wishes to emphasise that the MACC has taken all necessary steps in relation to the case of Pamela, which is currently being investigated as a missing person by the police.
“Pamela and her husband, Datuk Seri Hah Tiing Siu, have been under investigation for corruption and money laundering offences initiated in May 2024 under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA),” it said in a statement.
Detailing the chronology of events, MACC said an investigation paper was opened on May 28, 2024, and Hah was called in to provide a statement to the MACC.
To complete the investigation, the MACC also traced and summoned Pamela to the MACC headquarters to give a statement.
“However, she failed to cooperate. As a result, on Dec 2, 2024, an arrest warrant for Pamela was obtained from the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court for the offence of failing to comply with the order to attend an interview for the purpose of completing the investigation,”.
Subsequently, on Jan 8, 2025, a joint operation with the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) of Singapore was launched, and Pamela was lawfully apprehended and brought back to Malaysia.
On Jan 9, 2025, Pamela was brought before the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court for a remand application.
“The remand was granted for three days, from Jan 9, 2025 until Jan 11, 2025.
“Upon the expiry of the remand period, she was released on MACC bail,”.
On April 9, 2025, the MACC requested Pamela to attend the MACC headquarters to continue her statement recording following new information obtained by the MACC.
Based on this information, the MACC also sought and obtained approval and an order from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to retain Pamela’s travel documents by serving her with a Notice of Surrender of Travel Documents under Section 44(1) of the MACC Act 2009.
“However, Pamela failed to attend on that day, and her lawyer subsequently lodged a police report regarding her disappearance on the same day,” said MACC.
MACC said it must be emphasised that, at every stage, the MACC has acted within the legal framework, including obtaining all necessary court orders and adhering to the established procedures.
Allegations of harassment or misconduct are unfounded
MACC also said the judicial review filed by Pamela Ling prior to her disappearance does not negate or invalidate the ongoing investigation into the alleged offences.
“Legal challenges are the right of any individual but do not impede the enforcement process as provided by law.
“Since the report of Pamela’s disappearance, the MACC has provided full cooperation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), who are now leading the investigation,” it said.
Accordingly, the MACC urges all parties to refrain from speculation that could hinder the investigation or create confusion among the public.
“At this stage, our shared priority should be to provide full cooperation to the authorities so that efforts to locate and safely return Pamela can proceed smoothly, safely, and as swiftly as possible,” added MACC. – May 7, 2025
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