Published: Sunday November 8, 2009 MYT 5:34:00 PM
MACC forms special team to check corruption by elected reps
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has formed a special team to check corruption, abuse of power and misappropriation of funds by elected representatives.
The special team, managed by its inspection and consulting division will conduct an overall study of the rules, procedures and systems used by state assemblymen and Members of Parliament in spending the allocations to close the avenues and opportunities for corruption.
A statement by MACC on Sunday said it viewed seriously the prosecution of cases involving misappropriation of allocations by assemblymen and MPs as many involved false claims.
Formation of the special team was in line with provisions under the MACC Act to study the practices, systems and procedures of public bodies to facilitate conviction and to review those that lead to corruption.
It said to increase awareness and understanding, the education units at state MACC offices had been directed to hold special briefings to all elected representatives to explain the types of corruption, abuse of power and misappropriation.
“The briefings will help state assemblymen and MPs to avoid committing the offences,” the statement said. -- Bernama
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