MACC probing allegations against Taib
By Teoh El Sen, Free Malaysia Today
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating all complaints that have been lodged against Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud.
“We investigate all cases, we do this without fear or favour,” MACC Chief Commissioner Abu Kassim Mohamed told FMT today.
He added that the commission would uphold its duty under the law to investigate all corruption cases.
However, Abu Kassim declined to answer when asked specifically if an investigation had been launched on Taib himself.
“I cannot say anyone specifically. But this is MACC’s principle, we investigate all reports. That is our job given to us under the law,” he said.
Yesterday, a Sarawak citizens initiative – the Movement for Change Sarawak (MoCS) – warned that it would take to the streets if MACC did not probe the chief minister.
Asked if he agreed with the anti-graft watchdog Transparency International Malaysia that handouts during elections are considered bribes, Abu Kassim said that he had already given his answer.
He was referring to an online news portal which quoted him as saying, “If there are allegations, MACC will investigate.”
