Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim today gave conditional support to the proposed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill. He however expressed reservations to several provisions of the Bill, touted as part of the prime minister's reform agenda...Anwar clarified that his support comes with several reservations, particularly because the MACC does not hold any prosecutory powers..., adding that ACA has been asking for the power to prosecute since its formation. He argued that the commission's integrity may be compromised because of complaints of irregularities and abuse of power that have been made against the AG's Chambers. Citing an example, Anwar claimed that he was told by reliable sources that ACA found a case against AG Abdul Gani Patail in relation to the alleged fabrication of evidence in his (Anwar's) 'black eye' incident 10 years ago. (Source: Malaysiakini)
Nobody is perfect. Thus, no one is above the law. So who will prosecute the AG if there's a case against him? Hence, it only makes sense for MACC to hold the prosecutory powers but then again, all of us know the government will protect itself first, then only the rakyat. ;)
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