MACC to get more aggressive against the powerful, says Azam

MACC to get more aggressive against the powerful, says Azam

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said more aggressive investigations will be carried out to ensure that people with power, influence, or wealth are not beyond the reach of the law.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Azam Baki today called for those found guilty of corruption to be declared bankrupt.

Azam said MACC will focus on more aggressive investigations into high-profile and large-scale cases next year to ensure that people with power, influence, or wealth are not beyond the reach of the law.

“Those involved in corruption must be declared bankrupt so they can no longer enjoy stolen wealth,” he said.

Speaking at the international anti-corruption day celebration in Putrajaya today, Azam stressed that MACC is committed to returning every sen of misappropriated national assets to the people, reported Sinar Harian.

He said MACC would continue to enhance its officers’ capabilities and skills through the use of modern investigative techniques, along with strategic cooperation with domestic and international agencies to trace lost or stolen assets.