Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ex-minister criticizes MACC asset declaration notices amid court appearance
A former government minister has questioned the timing of asset declaration notices from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, even as he faces court charges. Despite his criticism, the ex-minister said he would comply with the anti-graft agency's requests.
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Saravanan has publicly expressed concern over what he characterised as the MACC's key performance indicators driving the timing of asset declaration notices, which arrived shortly after his court appearance on corruption-related charges.
The former minister's comments highlight ongoing tensions between individuals under investigation and the commission's enforcement activities. He suggested the notices may have been issued as part of the MACC's performance metrics rather than as part of a genuine investigative sequence.
Despite his reservations about the notice, Saravanan indicated his willingness to cooperate with the anti-corruption body. He confirmed he would furnish the requested asset declarations as demanded by the MACC, underscoring his commitment to comply with the agency's directives.
The development comes as Malaysia continues to grapple with high-profile corruption cases involving public officials. The MACC has intensified its investigations into suspected misconduct, with asset declaration requests forming part of its standard enforcement procedures to trace illicit wealth accumulation.