Anwar told not to take Azam’s share issue lightly; MACC rejects latest Bloomberg claims

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Public Accounts Committee chairperson Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has told Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that being a hardworking civil servant does not exempt anyone, not even MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, from investigation.She stressed that it is dangerous because it involves institutional issues, misconduct, and double standards towards other civil servants.“And the premier should not take this lightly,” she told reporters at Kuala Lumpur High Court today.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has stressed that it will not comment on allegations that are defamatory in nature, speculative or that involve matters which are sub judice or subject to ongoing legal proceedings.It said this in response to Bloomberg's latest report which claimed that its top leaders had colluded with businesspersons in schemes to muscle out rivals and stage corporate takeovers.The commission rejected the allegation that its investigations are influenced by personal interests.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa