THE Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to meet minister Tiong King Sing and a Chinese national tomorrow over claims of corruption among Immigration officers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), reported Utusan Malaysia. 

The Malay daily quoted MACC chief Azam Baki as saying: “It is certain that information alleging corrupt practices has been exposed through media reports, so the MACC needs to obtain relevant information for the investigation.

“We will hold a meeting with both individuals concerned because we do not want anyone to take advantage of this situation.

“We hope everyone will be patient, and if there is truth to what has been revealed, we will take action in accordance with the MACC’s laws,” Azam was quoted as saying by the news portal.

MACC’s investigation is the result of claims made by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong that certain Immigration officers at the KLIA entry points were abusing their power and involved in corruption.

On Friday, Tiong was accused of breaching security protocols at KLIA and abusing his position when he allegedly forced his way past Immigration counters to “rescue” a tourist being detained on Thursday.

The minister however said his “rescue” of the tourist exposed corruption among officials in KLIA and that the Chinese national was not the first to receive such treatment when arriving in Malaysia.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said action would be taken against errant Immigration officers. – July 2, 2023.