Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has set a target of 2 to 3 years to clean up all corruption and abuse of power cases, especially involving top leaders or big ‘sharks’ in the country.
According to a report by Berita Harian, the Prime Minister said that this includes ‘hunting’ those who once held high positions in the government, including ministers, to be brought to justice if they are proven to be involved in corruption.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right)
Prime Minister sets a target of 2 to 3 years to clean up all corruption and abuse of power cases
He further proposed that the role of enforcement bodies, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), be further strengthened.
“I once suggested that in 2 to 3 years, if we want to further strengthen MACC or enforcement bodies, I have no objection. I said, if possible, in these 2 to 3 years, we will clean up the mess. The message is clear, whether you are a minister, a secretary-general or a director-general, if we see wrongdoing, we’ll go after you,”
“If not today, then tomorrow. If not tomorrow, then next year. Even if you have a pension, if we find evidence that you stole while in power, we will find it. That is my determination,” he said.
Big ‘sharks’ have strong resources
He went on to share that, although the priority is focusing on big ‘sharks’, he admitted that it will be more challenging as they have strong resources, including through social media, political parties and the media.
These ‘sharks’ allegedly have great power, influence and funds, which cause some parties to support them.
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But, these big ‘sharks’ aren’t going to be the only targets
“If you look at MACC’s priorities, ‘sharks’ come first. But that doesn’t mean we should let the anchovies crawl. But, our experience is that ‘sharks’ are more challenging,”
“That’s why in Parliament, when we debate, no one speaks up. In fact, there are several members of Parliament who only defend. (The accused will ask) whether this is revenge, why raise this issue, and so on. I said no. If there is evidence, it’s up to MACC to investigate and let the judge decide. It’s none of my business,” he added.
Anwar ultimately believes that, if small-scale corruption cases get prosecuted, then cases involving big ‘sharks’ should receive the same treatment.
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