Malaysia

MACC to probe into allegation of officer misconduct at headquarters

Staff in question is accused of preventing members of a political party from making a report

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 21 Apr 2022 11:25PM

MACC to probe into allegation of officer misconduct at headquarters
MACC says that based on the gazetted Prohibited Areas rules, the security division only allows three representatives to enter the compound and MACC building to meet officers on duty to lodge complaints. – Bernama pic, April 21, 2022

PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said it seriously views the allegation that an officer had acted aggressively and dismissed members of a political party from making a report at the MACC headquarters here today.

In a statement today, MACC said it is conducting further investigations into the allegation and would take appropriate action if misconduct is proven.

A 22-second video of the incident went viral on social media today.

MACC said that based on the gazetted Prohibited Areas rules, the security division only allows three representatives to enter the compound and MACC building to meet officers on duty to lodge complaints.

Video recordings and cameras are also not allowed in the areas without the permission of top management, it added.

However, around seven of the 25 individuals from the group entered the building compound in pairs up to the main entrance in the incident at 11am.

“The individuals also did not comply with the rules because they recorded videos while being in the area,” it said.

Meanwhile, MACC confirmed that it had received information from Parti Sosialis Malaysia member Jeyakumar Devaraj regarding the allegation of misconduct in government land affairs in Perak.

“MACC will review and scrutinise the information before taking any further action,” it said. – Bernama, April 21, 2022

Related News

Malaysia / 3d

The question remains: Who paid Najib's RM50m fine?

Malaysia / 6d

Where did UMNO's RM50 million payment for Najib's release come from?

Malaysia / 6d

Tony Pua urges BNM, MACC to audit RM50 million fund used to pay Najib’s fine

Business / 1w

Businessman seeks MACC action after Customs disclosure on cargo irregularities

Business / 1mth

Maritime expert continues to seek updates on cargo report

Malaysia / 1mth

MACC chief urges staff to confront weaknesses, learn from mistakes

Spotlight

Malaysia

Eight homes evacuated after recurring landslides raise safety fears in Shah Alam

Malaysia

Najib’s pension suspended, Saifuddin confirms

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Melaka PRN: PH to abolish seven appointed state assembly positions

Malaysia

Naked body of woman found floating in river

Malaysia

Dzulkefly praises HKL’s success in reattaching police officer’s hand

Malaysia

Four homes remain unsafe as Penang landslide stabilisation takes up to five months

Malaysia

1MDB allowed to admit affidavit of Rosmah’s shopping partner in its case

Malaysia

Najib faces four conditions under house arrest, including restrictions on movement and visitors

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

You may be interested

Malaysia

Wisma Putra prepares evacuation plans for citizens amid Houthi attacks

Malaysia

Hadi’s ‘liars, thieves and robbers’ remarks resurface as PAS teams up with Umno

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Melaka polls lose key PH campaign figure in fatal road accident

Malaysia

Sungai Pertak flash flood death toll rises to six as another body found

Malaysia

Foreign national's assault on Kepong policeman prompts stern warning from Saifuddin

Malaysia

Anwar demands firm action over attack that severed policeman's wrist

Malaysia

Najib restricted to immediate family under house arrest

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Immigration raids net 171 foreigners, expose use of business premises as migrant hideouts