KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki should go on leave while under investigation, says Tan Sri Rais Yatim (pic).
The Dewan Negara president, who can be Parliamentary Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) chairman, stated this was the norm when a authorities officer is under probe.
“The normal follow is that when an officer is investigated for wrongdoing, usually they’re suspended from work.
“But there are numerous views on the market saying that this case will not be legal, however extra of a wrongdoing or failure to fulfil an obligation.
“We (the committee) really feel that it’s best if he (Azam) goes on leave while investigations are ongoing.
“But it’s as much as the Public Service Commission to resolve whether or not or not he should go on leave,” stated Rais at a press convention after chairing a JKMR assembly Friday (Jan 14).
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