'Unexplained wealth' legislation flawed, UK's gives better oversight - Zaid
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Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has taken a swipe at Section 36 of the MACC Act, saying that it lacks proper oversight and enables nosy neighbours.
He called for MPs to reevaluate the law, citing the UK example in which the court, rather than the investigating authority, may compel an individual to disclose their assets.
Section 36 is on powers to
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