Sivakumar can be probed for alleged misconduct, says MACC

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has the power to investigate allegations of misconduct against Perak State Legislative Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar.

"He is not immune from action under the law. Investigation can be made if he had acted beyond the scope of his official duties," MACC's Legal and Prosecution Division Director Datuk Abdul Razak Musa told reporters.

Yesterday, Sivakumar called an "emergency session" of the state legislative assembly, about 100 metres from the Perak Darul Ridzuan building, which houses the state legislative assembly.

The session was held under a tree after police stopped Sivakumar and 27 PAS-DAP-Parti Keadilan Rakyat assemblymen from entering the building because the sitting was deemed illegal.

Earlier Abdul Razak attended the closing of courses for MACC officers here by MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan. – Bernama