MACC to decide on action against LGE on Sept 4

(The Star) – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will meet on Sept 4 to discuss what action to take against Lim Guan Eng over his remark on the “illegal detention by the MACC” of Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh.

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad said Lim had not apologised for making the statement, despite being given 48 hours to do so.

“The 48 hours have passed and he has not apologised to us. His remark is defamatory towards a government agency that does not have any vested interest. We view this matter very seriously.

“We will take action according to the provisions of the law. This is our right,” Dzulkifli said after attending an Anti-Corruption Pledge ceremony at the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism.

MACC had given Lim, who is Penang Chief Minister, 48 hours to issue an apology after he allegedly told reporters on Thursday that Phee was illegally detained over investigations into an illegal factory in Bukit Mertajam.