BANGI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) full authority to investigate ministries flagged for procurement-related leakages.
Anwar said the MACC, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Bank Negara, and the Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) division must continue their efforts to eradicate corruption and abuse of power.
“Our experience with contracts and tenders shows that despite the strong pressure to eliminate corruption, there are still weaknesses that need to be addressed,” he said after attending Friday prayers at Surau Al-Amin in Seksyen 8 today.
“For example, there have been numerous proposals from the MACC regarding e-waste, which I fail to understand why they are allowed to enter Malaysia.
“Our stance, along with the Cabinet’s decision, is clear — we completely prohibit Malaysia from becoming a dumping ground for e-waste,” he said.
Anwar added that these issues must be closely monitored and assured that he would give full support for the investigation.
“I will give full way (for investigation),” he said.
Anwar added that he would receive a report from the Auditor-General later this evening.
Yesterday, without naming the ministries involved, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said several ministries were found to have problems linked to procurement, particularly involving leakages that could result in losses to the government.
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