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PUTRAJAYA – Complaints received by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) do not all result in prosecution, as each case must undergo a thorough investigation process before any recommendation is submitted to the Attorney-General (AG) for consideration.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said every complaint received would be carefully investigated by taking into account all evidence and facts before being referred to the AG for further consideration.
He said the public should understand that MACC’s role is to conduct investigations independently and professionally, rather than ensuring every complaint received ends with prosecution action.
"MACC is an independent agency that does not take sides. It does not mean that every complaint lodged with MACC must be proven true.
"MACC’s role is to investigate, examine evidence, consider all aspects and make recommendations based on the outcome of investigations," he said during the MACC's "Kolar Hitam Bukan Sekadar Operasi" podcast on Wednesday.
He said investigation papers would then be referred to the AG for further consideration and decision.
Abd Halim said MACC investigators are competent, certified and gazetted officers who carry out investigations professionally and without bias.
He said as chief commissioner, he placed full trust in investigating officers to perform their duties in accordance with the law and established procedures.
"After investigations are completed and reviewed by senior officers, the matter will be referred to the Attorney General.
"MACC recommends the outcome of the investigation, but the decision to prosecute or not prosecute falls under the jurisdiction of the AG," he said.
