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Corruption allegations hit MACC
Case closed on Azam’s shares?
Vigilantes capitalise on PM’s remarks
Corruption allegations hit the MACC
Bloomberg released a damning report on Thursday alleging that the MACC had colluded with businesspersons in schemes to muscle out rivals and stage corporate takeovers.
The report alleged that the businessperson would lodge complaints against target companies, with MACC officers then applying pressure to force resignations or share sales.
It was alleged that this was part of a service being sold by an investigative unit in the MACC. Further, MACC chief Azam Baki is accused of supporting the unit and being aware of their activities.
The graftbuster has denied taking instructions from private individuals and called the Bloomberg report malicious.
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Case closed on Azam’s shares?
MACC chief Azam Baki is not likely to be subjected to any investigations over his shareholdings scandal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended the top graftbuster, indicating that he accepted Azam’s argument that there was no wrongdoing because the shares were declared to the Public Service Department (PSD)
The PSD, meanwhile, said it would be reviewing the civil service rules capping share purchases in a single company at RM100,000, calling it “outdated”.
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Vigilantes capitalise on PM’s remarks
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s order for local councils to “clean up” unauthorised temples has turned into a clarion call for vigilantes.
Four men were arrested on Wednesday after they damaged a temple in Rawang. Anwar’s remarks were cited as a defence.
Anwar later spoke out against vigilantism, saying any action can only be carried out by the authorities.
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