Senator Abu Zahar Ujang, who heads the special committee on corruption (SCC), has lamented that the recommendations to fortify the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) continues to remain in limbo.

The Dewan Negara president pointed out that these recommendations have not been brought to Parliament or implemented.

"This is the third year I have been the chairperson of SCC... We have suggested changes to the MACC Act 2009 to improve and strengthen MACC.

"But until now, it has not been tabled in Parliament," he added during his speech at the presentation of the MACC annual report 2014 at the Parliament building today.

Abu Zahar said he is not certain that if the matter would be brought to Parliament during the upcoming session which commences next Monday.

"But I hope the amendments (to the MACC Act) will be brought (to Parliament) before my term as a member of Dewan Negara ends on April 2016," he added.

Abu Zahar said SCC comprises parliamentarians who are committed to see changes and improvements that would ensure that MACC has greater freedom.

"We, the members of SCC, are committed to instituting changes in order to create a corruption-free environment in Malaysia.

"Therefore, the recommendations and suggestions have been submitted and we hope they will be brought to Parliament," he added.

Among the recommendations are the formation of a commission to appoint graftbusters, the appointment of the chief commissioner under the Federal Constitution, amendments to Section 23 and 36 of the MACC Act as well as matters concerning corporate liability and misconduct of civil servants.

Meanwhile, Abu Zahar said MACC chief commissioner Abu Kassim Mohamed had briefed him on the commission’s current investigations

He said the SCC will support the MACC in taking action against the corrupt.

"We have to follow the law, be practical, serious and not jump to unfounded conclusions.

"But if the MACC finds that someone is guilty, we will not compromise. SCC will support the MACC's actions," he said.