PUTRAJAYA: While results of polygraph tests are not admissible in court, they can provide a clearer direction to graft investigators, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said that aside from using them to investigate corruption cases, polygraph tests are also done as the final step on those joining the agency...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department will fully cooperate with authorities in the investigation of 49 officers detained in the "counter setting" probe. Newly appointed director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated the department will not tolerate any officers who misuse their authority or violate the law. "We will cooperate fully with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police, and other...
PUTRAJAYA: Graft busters detained 37 officers of an enforcement agency in connection with their alleged involvement in a "counter setting" syndicate following swoops in six states. Counter setting refers to foreigners who enter the country without proper document inspections by going through designated and predetermined lanes at entry points. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri...
MACC yet to divulge reason for arrest and details of investigation PETALING JAYA: A businessman who was held by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday has been freed on bail by the commission. MACC sources when contacted confirmed that the businessman, who is also a Datuk and concert organiser, was released past noon yesterday. The 42-year-old businessman...
