MP SPEAKS | Pandora Papers: Inaction reminds of MACC's past failures

MP SPEAKS | The failure of MACC to initiate an investigation but only cooperate with Bank Negara and other investigative agencies to probe revelations made in the Pandora Papers, is disappointing and reminds us of MACC’s past failures to act on controversies involving pro-government leaders.

The Pandora Papers may be the tip of the iceberg of illicit financial outflows into offshore accounts involving billions of ringgit and MACC should perform its statutory duty to act impartially, independently and professionally in a transparent manner.

Instead of acting to rein in the offshore funding practices, the government and MACC appear frozen into inaction when pro-government personalities are involved.

This is the 15th case involving pro-government leaders or on itself that MACC has failed to act without fear or favour.

Amongst the glaring lapses involving 14 other cases of abuses of power where MACC has failed to act are:

1. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was recorded on audio, offering political posts and positions in government-linked companies (GLC) in exchange for political support. Umno Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah revealed that he rejected an offer to be Petronas chairperson because it was unconstitutional. Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan rejected an offer to be chairperson of Tenaga Nasional Bhd.
2. Tebrau MP Steven Choong, who defected from PKR to support