Anti-Corruption Advisory Board needs more bite, say activists
Activists have called for the government to beef up the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board’s oversight powers on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission by giving it greater powers.
Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism CEO Pushpan Murugiah said the MACC Act 2009 only provides the ACAB with advisory roles rather than functional oversight powers.
Pushpan said the board’s lack of bite in this regard was particularly apparent during the scandal concerning MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s apparent shareholdings.
“Even in instances where the board demands changes within the MACC, the decision to implement its recommendations is purely at the discretion of the MACC and its chief commissioner, leaving little room for the board to direct any real change.
“Despite six board members openly calling for independent and transparent investigations over the…
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