Loke to meet MACC chief over JPJ misconduct claims
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has said there were at least 500 reports of misconduct, with most involving the Road Transport Department, the police force, religious authorities and hospitals.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants to meet with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki to seek an explanation following a news report on alleged misconduct by staff of an agency under the ministry.
“I have no information because this is a media report, but because he (Azam) mentioned an agency under the transport ministry. I will request an appointment with the MACC chief to meet him and get further details,” he told reporters after attending the transport ministry’s Simpulan Kasih Malaysia Madani programme in Putrajaya today.
An English daily today published Azam’s revelation that some government agencies have been ignoring over 500 reports of misconduct involving their staff, despite the MACC recommending them to take action. They include the Road Transport Department, the police force, religious authorities and hospitals.
Loke said the meeting with Azam was a preliminary step before taking any action to be fair to any officer or staff member who may be involved and avoid pointing fingers without solid evidence.
Another step is to obtain a list of staff names and cases involving them, he said.
“I will not compromise with any misconduct and will cooperate fully if the report has strong evidence,” he said.
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