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DAP to push for RCI over 'corporate mafia' claim; If Azam stays, Madani goes - DAP MP

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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] As the controversy involving the MACC continues to escalate, the DAP will propose at this Friday's cabinet meeting the establishment of a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate the alleged "corporate mafia" scheme.In an interview with Malaysiakini, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said that they had first raised this proposal at the last cabinet meeting and will continue to push for it.Loke opined that the so-called "corporate mafia" scheme represented a far graver issue than the shareholding controversy.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a backbencher debating the Auditor-General’s Report today warned that the government risks public backlash unless it probes allegations involving the MACC and its chief commissioner, Azam Baki.In echoing calls for the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI), Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) also reiterated a demand for Azam’s resignation in the wake of two major scandals."Azam must resign, he has to go. Either he goes, or we (government) go. If we allow him (Azam) to continue as MACC chief commissioner, voters will punish us in the next general election," he said.___________________📌 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

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] As the controversy involving the MACC continues to escalate, the DAP will propose at this Friday's cabinet meeting the establishment of a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to investigate the alleged "corporate mafia" scheme.In an interview with Malaysiakini, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said that they had first raised this proposal at the last cabinet meeting and will continue to push for it.Loke opined that the so-called "corporate mafia" scheme represented a far graver issue than the shareholding controversy.Meanwhile, in a separate story, a backbencher debating the Auditor-General’s Report today warned that the government risks public backlash unless it probes allegations involving the MACC and its chief commissioner, Azam Baki.In echoing calls for the government to set up a royal commission of inquiry (RCI), Khoo Poay Tiong (Harapan-Kota Melaka) also reiterated a demand for Azam’s resignation in the wake of two major scandals."Azam must resign, he has to go. Either he goes, or we (government) go. If we allow him (Azam) to continue as MACC chief commissioner, voters will punish us in the next general election," he said.___________________📌 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

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