MACC is in the final stage of completing the investigation paper on a factory in Kampung Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam, which is alleged to have been operating illegally for the past 10 years.

MACC Chief Commissioner Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission would submit the completed paper to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action.

"I cannot tell specifically when, but when it is completed, we will submit the paper to the Attorney-General’s Chambers,” he told reporters after handing over aid to flood victims in Taman Makok here today.

About 600 flood victims were given aid which included mattress, clothing and essential food items, such as rice, cooking oil and sugar.

Last Aug 10, MACC raided the factory in Kampung Sungai Lembu here for allegedly polluting the air an environment.

According to reports, the factory uses conventional method of burning sawdust to make activated carbon, which is used widely in air purifiers, water filters and air-conditioners. 

Following the raid, Penang state executive council member Phee Boon Poh and two members of a family, who are the director and manager of the factory, were detained by MACC to facilitate investigations.

Meanwhile, on the probe against Felda Global Ventures (FGV), Dzulkifli said it was also in the final stage and the investigation paper would be submitted to the Attorney-General Chamber’s when completed.

- Bernama