'Proposed PSSC on MACC chief appointment needs thorough review'

The proposal to establish a Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) comprising both government and opposition representatives to review and assess candidates for the MACC chief post requires thorough consideration, said Azalina Othman Said.

The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the proposal needs deliberation and coordination among various stakeholders, taking into account its overall suitability and impact.

She noted that there are 10 PSSCs established by the Dewan Rakyat.

“These committees carry out their functions based on their respective terms of reference set under the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat and comprise MPs from both the government and the opposition.

“In the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024–2028, Strategy 2: Public Accountability includes a sub-strategy to ‘review the appointment and dismissal requirements of the MACC chief commissioner and establish an MACC Service Commission’ as part of the long-term reform initiatives for the MACC,” she said in a written reply published on the Parliament website.

According to Azalina, the appointment of the MACC chief commissioner is governed under Section 5 of the MACC Act 2009.

She was responding to a question from Dr Halimah Ali (PN-Kapar) on whether the government plans to establish a PSSC comprising both government and opposition representatives to review and evaluate candidates for the MACC chief commissioner position.

- Bernama

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