New year, new corruption cases but luckily the MACC is on the case
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has made a significant arrest in connection with a corruption case involving the inspection of heavy vehicles at the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) in the capital. The suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested following a joint operation between the MACC and the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
According to an official statement from MACC, the individual was handed over by the JPJ to the anti-corruption body. After recording his statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, the man was arrested for his involvement in the illicit activities.
Moreover, the initial investigations revealed that the suspect made multiple payments, amounting to hundreds of ringgit for each heavy vehicle inspection, in exchange for approvals of the inspections at Puspakom. This case is currently being investigated under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
The MACC has stressed the importance of this arrest in ensuring that the vehicle inspection process remains free from corruption. Both the MACC and the JPJ are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity within the enforcement sector, ensuring that the public services provided in Malaysia remain trustworthy.
MACC’s continued efforts to combat corruption, especially in the enforcement sector, are also essential for the credibility and functionality of public services. The commission emphasized that this arrest aligns with its ongoing mission to root out corrupt practices in government-related sectors, particularly those involved in critical safety services such as vehicle inspections.
On top of that, in a related development, the suspect has been remanded for one week to assist with the investigation. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Joanne Tan Xin Ying, who approved the application made by MACC at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court earlier today. The remand will last from today until Friday.
The man was seen arriving at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court complex around 10 am, accompanied by several MACC officers. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect may have committed the alleged offences as far back as last year, although this is still under investigation.
In confirmation of the arrest, MACC Senior Director of Investigations, Datuk Zainul Darus, provided further details on the case, reaffirming that the investigation is ongoing and the commission remains dedicated to addressing corruption in all forms. This case highlights the MACC’s commitment to enforcing laws and maintaining the integrity of Malaysia’s public services, particularly in crucial sectors like vehicle inspection.
We got all this from Bernama and their full article is linked here. Thank you Bernama for the information and images.
