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MACC orders Nazir Hussin, Mubarak Hussain to declare assets
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has directed two individuals to make full declarations of their assets as part of an ongoing investigation. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed the directive through its chief commissioner.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has instructed Nazir Hussin and Mubarak Hussain to declare their assets, according to MACC Chief Commissioner Abd Halim Aman.
The asset declaration requirement is a standard investigative measure employed by the anti-corruption agency in its inquiries. Such orders are typically issued when the MACC is examining the financial affairs of individuals as part of formal investigations.
Abd Halim confirmed the development when contacted by media representatives, though specific details regarding the underlying investigation were not disclosed.
The MACC has broad powers under Malaysian law to demand comprehensive financial disclosures from individuals under investigation. Such declarations are intended to provide transparency regarding the sources and extent of assets held by those under scrutiny.
The agency regularly exercises these powers as part of its mandate to investigate corruption-related matters and financial irregularities across both public and private sectors in Malaysia.