MACC gives Wan Saiful one week to report alleged bribe offer

The MACC is giving Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan one week to lodge a report on his claim that several individuals have promised him rewards if he pledges support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said under the MACC Act 2009, it is the responsibility of any individuals offered bribes to quickly report the offence so that further action can be taken.

“I cannot announce yet what action can be taken (if he fails to report). We are still waiting for his report; there are various possibilities (like summoning to the MACC).

“Since he (Wan Saiful) has mentioned in the august house about the alleged bribery (offer), he is obliged to make a report under Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009.

“He has to come to the MACC office; don’t expect MACC to bring him to the office,” he added.

He told reporters this after attending the Anti-Corruption Executive Talk with Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors and state assemblypersons, including Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun, in Seremban today.

On the case of former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s son-in-law Muhammad Adlan Berhan, Azam said MACC had not yet discussed with the Attorney-General’s Chambers the possibility of charging him in absentia.

Azam had earlier said MACC was ready to charge Adlan with criminal breach of trust, but he could not be located and is believed to be still overseas.

Azam also said MACC had not received any reports against the current Negeri Sembilan state exco members and state assemblypersons.

- Bernama

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