Anti-corruption agency clarifies asset declaration notice not served on minor child

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has moved to clarify the recipients of an asset declaration notice linked to former Human Resources Minister Saravanan, stating that the notice was served on the minister and his spouse rather than their minor child.

MACC Chief Commissioner Abd Halim Aman said the asset declaration notice was properly delivered to the former minister and his wife, addressing apparent confusion about who had received the official document. The clarification came as the investigation into Saravanan's financial disclosures continues.

Asset declaration notices are standard investigative tools used by the MACC to examine the financial backgrounds of public officials and their families during corruption probes. The notices require recipients to provide detailed information about their assets, properties, and financial holdings.

Saravanan, who previously held the human resources portfolio, has been the subject of MACC scrutiny in recent months. The agency's decision to issue the notice reflects ongoing efforts to ensure transparency in public sector finances and investigate potential breaches of anti-corruption regulations.

The MACC has not disclosed further details regarding the scope or timeline of its investigation into the former minister's affairs.