THE investigation on allegations of corruption in the recruitment of foreign workers by the Human Resource Ministry (MOHR) is at the final stage, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki. 

He said the investigation paper on the case will be handed over to the Attorney-General’s Chambers in two weeks for further action.  

“MACC did not delay investigation on the case and it was conducted according to the stipulated procedure like in other earlier cases. 

“The case investigation involving those from MOHR is being examined before we submit it to the deputy public prosecutor for study,” he told reporters after attending the Corruption-Free Pledge at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.  

Azam said it was up to the deputy public prosecutor to further tidy up the investigation paper and it was sometimes returned to MACC.  

Earlier, the media reported that the special functions officer of Human Resource Minister V. Sivakumar was detained after allegedly acting as runner to collect bribes from agents who would be given foreign worker recruitment quotas. 

Commenting on the abuse of power in awarding the contract for fibre optics worth RM214.2 million to a company linked to former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Azman said MACC had yet to open an investigation paper. 

“MACC needs a bit of time to study the allegation as it took place about 20 years ago. 

“Apart from that, MACC is also studying information acquired and will open an investigation paper if there is basis based on the current law,” he said. – Bernama, June 27, 2023.