Malacca Chief Minister Idris Haron said the opposition should not politicise his assistance to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its investigations on several state government officers.  

"The opposition should give accurate information before making accusations, demands and interfere in the administration of the state government.

“As the chief minister, I do not condone individuals who are involved in corruption even though they are my officers," he told a press conference after chairing the state exco meeting yesterday.   

Idris was commenting on a proposal by the opposition that he resigns or take leave due to the corruption issue.

On another matter, he said the recent transfer of state government department heads was done in accordance with the administrative and management procedures of the General Orders of the Public Services Department.

"This process was conducted professionally and was not driven by any feelings of dislike or clash in political leanings."

Melaka Go Airlines

On Melaka Go Airlines, Idris said the state government was still whether or not to connect Malacca with Asean countries using Malacca International Airport in Batu Berendam.

"The task and responsibility have been entrusted to state Transport, Project Rehabilitation and International Trade Committee chairperson Lim Ban Hong."

Meanwhile, Idris said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V, would make an official visit to Malacca for three days starting from March 2.

It will make Malacca the first state to receive Sultan Muhammad V after he was sworn in as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Dec 3.

On Tuesday, a daily reported the presence of MACC officers at Idris' office to record a statement on the investigation of several state government officers.

Idris had earlier clarified he was only assisting MACC's probe on state government officers and the investigation was not related to him.

- Bernama