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MACC denies serving asset declaration notice on minor child
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has clarified that it did not issue an asset declaration notice to the young son of a former government minister, countering earlier reports about the matter.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has moved to clarify that no asset declaration notice was served on the 12-year-old child of a former minister, addressing public concern over the matter.
The statement from the anti-graft agency's leadership seeks to put to rest speculation about whether enforcement action had been taken against a minor in connection with an investigation involving a former government official.
The clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny of MACC's investigative methods and its approach to asset declarations. Asset declaration notices are typically directed at public officials and individuals under investigation for suspected corruption or illicit wealth accumulation.
The incident underscores ongoing debates about the scope and application of anti-corruption enforcement in Malaysia, particularly regarding the involvement of family members in investigations. The MACC's statement indicates adherence to procedural standards that would protect minors from direct enforcement action.