MP tells 'compromised' MACC chief to quit

Desmond Davidson Desmond Davidson Updated 8 years ago · Published on 18 Oct 2017 4:27PM · 3 Comments

“COMPROMISED” Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Dzulkifli Ahmad has been urged by an MP to step down.

“The alleged extramarital affair (involving Dzulkifli) definitely compromises his ability to carry out his job properly,” said Bandar Kuching MP Chong Chieng Jen, refering to a three-minute video that surfaced online recently, alleging a scandal between Dzulkifli and a married woman.

The video allegedly featured Dzulkifli and the woman on a romantic retreat in Bali, Indonesia.

It also alleged that the woman had divorced her husband on September 28 at the Ulu Klang lower shariah court due to the alleged affair.

Chong said it was “only right that the MACC chief ought to resign” as having an affair with a married woman was scandalous and Dzulkifli had allegedly caused a family to break up.

“Have dignity and respect for the position. Resign.”

Chong also lambasted ministers who backed Dzulkifli remaining in the post.

“It’s very uncalled for,” he said, in an apparent reference to statements made by Communications and Multimedia Minister Salleh Said Keruak, who said Dzulkifli should remain steadfast and not succumb to underhanded tactics to undermine him.

Salleh said Dzulkifli was being attacked by those who could not “use” him.

The head of the anti-graft agency broke his silence on the alleged extramarital affair yesterday, saying the “dirty tactics” were aimed at sidetracking him from the fight against corruption.

He told the government-controlled Tv3 station that the attacks were due to MACC’s aggressive approach in tackling cases of corruption and abuse of power since early this year.

“These dirty tactics are meant to smear my image and reputation as MACC commissioner, and to bring down the credibility of MACC in our efforts to ensure that this country is free from corruption and abuse of power.”

However, he did not not say if the contents of the video were true.

Police are investigating the video following a report lodged by a sales executive.

The force is investigating the case under Section 498 of Penal Code, which refers to the enticing of a married woman with the intent of having illicit intercourse. – October 18, 2017.

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  • EX MCA President who was a Minister without a moment in thoughts tendered in his resignation when he was filmed in a sex scandal. His job position might not be in a high profile to be compromised or abused but the dignity and being responsible in accepting the shame easily close the chapter to prevent any unforseen and any lingering dispute which could mar the image of the Government. Don't any of the current UmnoBN Prime Minister to Ministers or civil servant understand the terms of responsibilty and accountability. Do not let the suggestion follow by urging to become an intense push to get it done. "When you are caught and in the wrong stay wrong to be in the right and corrected"

    Posted 8 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

    • Please request the opposition politicians who had affairs to resign too ...... better still those who commit the "7 sins" ..... to prove they are all saints!

      Posted 8 years ago by Malaysian First · Reply

    • Absolutely !!!! Any one of both political divide who are caught with evidences should resign But I have yet to come across one from the opposition that is publicly scandalized in the sexual exploits except for one old guy who has been frogging all over the political divide but now has return back to the original party that condone such sexual escapees. Another one who is now incarcerated to kill off his political career could be an innocent victim but that also is a close chapter at this juncture. Your incredulous proposal to request politicians whom you presumptuously believe have committed 7 sins to admit and resign is ludicrous and beyond basis of comprehension. I view it as very petty in approach to apprehend such concern. No court in the world will bother to entertain when the suggestions are base on emotions and ego. My advise is to catch a good show in town to destress and ease the anxiety. Lets take each concerns at a stride instead of muddling it.

      Posted 8 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply