KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers is currently looking into amending the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 to improve the body's effectiveness in tackling bribery in the country.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan said among the suggestions made to improve the Act was the inclusion of a provision to hold companies liable if their employees were found guilty of corruption.
"The Government is ready to study and introduce improvements to existing laws to address weaknesses in the system," he said in a written reply.
Low also revealed that 1,310 people were brought to court for corruption offences between 2009 and May 2013.
"Of this total, 888 people were found guilty of various corruption offences.
"As part of the Government Transformation Programme, the names of the offenders were uploaded into the database on the MACC's website," he said.
Low said as of May 2013, 36 people out of the total 106 accused of corruption were found guilty.
At a press conference in the Parliament lobby, Rafizi Ramli (PKR - Pandan) said Low faced a big challenge to boost MACC's image in the eyes of the public.
Comparing the MACC with Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Rafizi said 68% of cases were successfully prosecuted by the MACC while ICAC's success rate was 86%.
"These numbers prove that the public still doubts the effectiveness and independence of the MACC in conducting probes.
"This is compounded by the fact that only one in every five MACC reports end up being investigated. A big portion of the cases end up being categorised as 'no further action'," he claimed.
Source : The Star
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
No time frame for probe of MACC officers
No time frame has been fixed for the internal probe against three Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers named in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.
MACC director of investigations Datuk Mustafar Ali said that commission did not want to rush its internal probe into the RCI's findings.
MACC officers show how the room would be used during a media briefing Tuesday
“No time frame has been fixed for the completion of the internal investigation,” he told reporters after a briefing on MACC's video interviewing room on Tuesday.
On the nature of the probe, he said that it would focus on administrative and procedural issues with criminal investigations left to the police to conduct.
He said the findings of the internal probe would be forwarded to the commission's complaints bureau that would recommend action against the three officers concerned.
In a related development, Mustafar showed the commission's latest video interviewing room (VIR) that would be used to record statements from suspects or accused persons.
The specially-designed rooms come equipped with state-of-the art video and audio recording equipment aims at curbing allegations of abuse or threats made against such persons during interviews.
At present there are two operational VIR rooms at their Putrajaya office, four in Perak and two at its training academy.
A total of 36 VIR rooms would be operational by the year's end.
Copies of the recording will be made available to the court and accused or suspect if they request for it while a copy will be held by the MACC.
Source : The Star
MACC director of investigations Datuk Mustafar Ali said that commission did not want to rush its internal probe into the RCI's findings.
MACC officers show how the room would be used during a media briefing Tuesday
“No time frame has been fixed for the completion of the internal investigation,” he told reporters after a briefing on MACC's video interviewing room on Tuesday.
On the nature of the probe, he said that it would focus on administrative and procedural issues with criminal investigations left to the police to conduct.
He said the findings of the internal probe would be forwarded to the commission's complaints bureau that would recommend action against the three officers concerned.
In a related development, Mustafar showed the commission's latest video interviewing room (VIR) that would be used to record statements from suspects or accused persons.
The specially-designed rooms come equipped with state-of-the art video and audio recording equipment aims at curbing allegations of abuse or threats made against such persons during interviews.
At present there are two operational VIR rooms at their Putrajaya office, four in Perak and two at its training academy.
A total of 36 VIR rooms would be operational by the year's end.
Copies of the recording will be made available to the court and accused or suspect if they request for it while a copy will be held by the MACC.
Source : The Star
MACC unveils hi-tech video room
The first step towards rebuilding the image and integrity of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Com-mission (MACC) has begun with the unveiling of its hi-tech video interviewing room (VRI).
Thirty-six such rooms, each costing between RM140,000 and RM160,000, are to be built in MACC offices nationwide.
Two are already operational at its Putrajaya headquarters, four in Perak and two at its training academy while the rest are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The commission also reaffirmed its commitment to implement recommendations by the Royal Com-mission of Inquiry (RCI) into Teoh Beng Hock's death and bring to book officers who breached its standard operating procedures when investigating cases.
“It is a lesson learned and this lesson has given a way forward for us to better our work and service,” said MACC director of investigations Da-tuk Mustafar Ali after briefing the media on the VRI yesterday.
The specially designed rooms will be equipped with state-of-the art video and audio recording equipment to dispel allegations of abuse, threats or intimidation during interviews of suspects. He also said the recordings would be used during proceedings to prove inconsistencies in a witness' statement or perjury.
In Kuala Lumpur, MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed said the commission is discussing with the Government to enable its retired and former officers to work at government-linked companies (GLC), department or company.
“We hope to obtain a status like that given to auxiliary police, whereby MACC officers who have resigned or retired could work at GLCs or other companies. This is important especially in carrying out internal investigations during which the ability to call on those involved, who are not officers from the organisation, proved to be an obstacle,” he said at the Tenaga Nasional Berhad corporate integrity pledge launching here.
Source : The Star
Thirty-six such rooms, each costing between RM140,000 and RM160,000, are to be built in MACC offices nationwide.
Two are already operational at its Putrajaya headquarters, four in Perak and two at its training academy while the rest are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The commission also reaffirmed its commitment to implement recommendations by the Royal Com-mission of Inquiry (RCI) into Teoh Beng Hock's death and bring to book officers who breached its standard operating procedures when investigating cases.
“It is a lesson learned and this lesson has given a way forward for us to better our work and service,” said MACC director of investigations Da-tuk Mustafar Ali after briefing the media on the VRI yesterday.
The specially designed rooms will be equipped with state-of-the art video and audio recording equipment to dispel allegations of abuse, threats or intimidation during interviews of suspects. He also said the recordings would be used during proceedings to prove inconsistencies in a witness' statement or perjury.
In Kuala Lumpur, MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed said the commission is discussing with the Government to enable its retired and former officers to work at government-linked companies (GLC), department or company.
“We hope to obtain a status like that given to auxiliary police, whereby MACC officers who have resigned or retired could work at GLCs or other companies. This is important especially in carrying out internal investigations during which the ability to call on those involved, who are not officers from the organisation, proved to be an obstacle,” he said at the Tenaga Nasional Berhad corporate integrity pledge launching here.
Source : The Star
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
MACC chief to helm panel reviewing SOP
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed (pic) will head a new committee to review its existing standard operating procedures (SOP).
The executive transformation committee, which takes effect immediately, was formed following the release of the report into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock by the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
“MACC views seriously and accepts openly the recommendations suggested in the report,” the commission said in a statement here yesterday.
This move is in addition to the internal probe led by MACC deputy chief (management and professionalism) Datuk Zakaria Jaafar.
“The executive transformation committee will look into improving MACC’s effectiveness in both administrative and operational fields,” it said.
The committee comprises MACC’s four top officers, four MACC panel and committee members as well as two legal experts.
Zakaria has also been appointed into the committee.
The others include MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Mohd Shukri Abdull, MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention) Datuk Sutinah Sutan and Anti-Corruption Advisory Board member Tan Sri Rashpal Singh.
Actions to be taken by the committee include re-forming the commission’s structure and management besides improving its investigative effectiveness.
The committee will be assisted by the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) of the Prime Minister’s Department.
Local and foreign experts will help to evaluate and implement the RCI’s recommendations.
The RCI had recommended that action be taken against the officers who were involved in questioning Teoh.
Source : The Star
Saturday, April 9, 2011
MACC to tighten handling of suspects and visitors
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers must now resolve all matters related to guests, suspects, witnesses and complainants on the ground floor of its premises with immediate effect.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (management and professionalism) Datuk Zakaria Jaafar said that in leased premises, officers had been directed to monitor at all times anyone with official business with the anti-graft body.
He said this followed a long-time directive from previous director-generals that meeting of visitors and guests was limited to visitors' and waiting rooms.
“Under the new directive, maximum security steps must be taken for everyone who has business with MACC, especially the accused, suspects, witnesses and complainants,” he told reporters at MACC headquarters here yesterday.
“All business must be resolved or performed under the supervision of an MACC officer at all times. Guests cannot be left alone.
“It is not merely the safety of the visitors but also that of the officers and premises,” he said.
Zakaria said his division, which is in charge of discipline, would issue warning letters, suspend or terminate the employment of any officer found to have violated the orders.
“I have also asked the excellence and professionalism division to take strict action against any officer who violates these orders so that discipline in MACC remains at the highest level,” he said, stressing that action would only be taken against officers performing “non-criminal” acts.
“Criminal violations will be referred to the relevant authorities such as the police,” Zakaria said, adding that procedures related to the interrogation and handling of witnesses and suspects were contained in the MACC Chief Commissioner's Standing Orders.
Zakaria also told MACC directors in charge of safety to inspect all its premises to ensure that its security measures had been adhered to.
In Petaling Jaya, MCA publicity bureau deputy chairman Loh Seng Kok said measures must be taken to strengthen and improve the design and construction of MACC buildings.
Source : The Star
MACC deputy chief commissioner (management and professionalism) Datuk Zakaria Jaafar said that in leased premises, officers had been directed to monitor at all times anyone with official business with the anti-graft body.
He said this followed a long-time directive from previous director-generals that meeting of visitors and guests was limited to visitors' and waiting rooms.
“Under the new directive, maximum security steps must be taken for everyone who has business with MACC, especially the accused, suspects, witnesses and complainants,” he told reporters at MACC headquarters here yesterday.
“All business must be resolved or performed under the supervision of an MACC officer at all times. Guests cannot be left alone.
“It is not merely the safety of the visitors but also that of the officers and premises,” he said.
Zakaria said his division, which is in charge of discipline, would issue warning letters, suspend or terminate the employment of any officer found to have violated the orders.
“I have also asked the excellence and professionalism division to take strict action against any officer who violates these orders so that discipline in MACC remains at the highest level,” he said, stressing that action would only be taken against officers performing “non-criminal” acts.
“Criminal violations will be referred to the relevant authorities such as the police,” Zakaria said, adding that procedures related to the interrogation and handling of witnesses and suspects were contained in the MACC Chief Commissioner's Standing Orders.
Zakaria also told MACC directors in charge of safety to inspect all its premises to ensure that its security measures had been adhered to.
In Petaling Jaya, MCA publicity bureau deputy chairman Loh Seng Kok said measures must be taken to strengthen and improve the design and construction of MACC buildings.
Source : The Star
Friday, April 8, 2011
Full surveillance call for MACC interrogation rooms
Community leader and social commentator Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam has appealed to the government to provide enough funds to ensure full surveillance at all Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) interrogation rooms.
He called for the installation of closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in such rooms and suggested that windows at MACC premises be covered.
There should also be an immediate retraining of interrogation officers on the standard operating procedures, he said when commenting on the death of Selangor Customs assistant director Ahmad Sarbani Mohamed, whose body was found on a badminton court of the MACC office here on Wednesday.
“The government could win wide public support if it quickly decides to accede to the request of about 75 non-governmental organisation to set up a commission of inquiry, royal or otherwise, to find the truth behind this incident,” he said in a statement Friday.
Navaratnam, a former chairman of the MACC panel on prevention and consultations, disagreed with calls for MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed to resign in the wake of the incident.
“Instead, we should give him full support to set matters straight at MACC as soon as possible,” said Navaratnam, suggesting that the MACC should be fully revamped to meet rising expectations of the public for a more efficient and effective service.
Meanwhile, MCA Central Committee member Loh Seng Kok said a careful review was required on how MACC officials conducted the questioning process, if their interrogation methods were deemed harsh.
He wanted the MACC to ensure the safety of witnesses called for questioning.
“Measures must be taken to strengthen and improve the design and construction of MACC office buildings such as installing iron grilles on the glass windows to prevent fatal incidents,” he said in a statement.
Source: Bernama
He called for the installation of closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in such rooms and suggested that windows at MACC premises be covered.
There should also be an immediate retraining of interrogation officers on the standard operating procedures, he said when commenting on the death of Selangor Customs assistant director Ahmad Sarbani Mohamed, whose body was found on a badminton court of the MACC office here on Wednesday.
“The government could win wide public support if it quickly decides to accede to the request of about 75 non-governmental organisation to set up a commission of inquiry, royal or otherwise, to find the truth behind this incident,” he said in a statement Friday.
Navaratnam, a former chairman of the MACC panel on prevention and consultations, disagreed with calls for MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed to resign in the wake of the incident.
“Instead, we should give him full support to set matters straight at MACC as soon as possible,” said Navaratnam, suggesting that the MACC should be fully revamped to meet rising expectations of the public for a more efficient and effective service.
Meanwhile, MCA Central Committee member Loh Seng Kok said a careful review was required on how MACC officials conducted the questioning process, if their interrogation methods were deemed harsh.
He wanted the MACC to ensure the safety of witnesses called for questioning.
“Measures must be taken to strengthen and improve the design and construction of MACC office buildings such as installing iron grilles on the glass windows to prevent fatal incidents,” he said in a statement.
Source: Bernama
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