MACC steps up security at Azam event after protest incident; Rafizi hits back at Ramanan

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The MACC is reported to have deployed its special tactical squad and heightened security at an event featuring its chief commissioner Azam Baki today.The elite officers were stationed at every entrance of the Bangi Avenue Convention Centre, where Azam gave a convocation speech to civil servants who are now certified integrity officers (CeIO) after attending programmes organised by the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy last year.Besides the tactical squad, several media outlets reported that police and auxiliary police were also stationed at the venue.Meanwhile, in a separate story, former economy minister Rafizi Ramli has dismissed claims that RM750 million of public funds was spent on vending machines under the People’s Income Initiative.Responding to Human Resources Minister R Ramanan’s criticism of the initiative, Rafizi said the attack was misguided and based on inaccurate information.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv