JAKARTA - The King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, emphasized that there was no tolerance for corruptors in Malaysia, including if the practice involved officials in the anti-corruption commission.
The confirmation was made in writing through the official Istana social media account, following the issue of alleged practices that are not in accordance with the law that dragged the name of the Chairman of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, Azam Baki.
"Don't think that fighting corruption is only focused on a few positions, or only to the giver and recipient of bribes," wrote Sultan Ibrahim as quoted via Antara, Monday, February 16.
He also reminded that vigilance should be directed to various law enforcement institutions and public services, including the police, immigration, customs, to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The King of Malaysia emphasized that corruption was a form of betrayal of the people's trust and would not be tolerated in the country's governance. He emphasized that anyone involved - regardless of rank - would be under surveillance.
"No matter what your rank is, so are the agents who are 'intermediaries' and suppliers of various equipment, clothing, and medical needs, you are also in the 'radar'," said Sultan Ibrahim.
In his statement, Sultan Ibrahim also conveyed the saying "who eats chili, he will feel spicy", while stressing that he knew various practices that were not in accordance with the law. "I have my own intelligence," he said.
He assessed that efforts to eradicate corruption should not be cosmetic or mere rhetoric. According to him, if there are officials who fail to carry out their duties honestly and with integrity, rotation or transfer must be carried out without delay.
"I have other alternatives. If there are officials who are unable to carry out their duties honestly, give the opportunity to those who are more worthy and clean to carry out this responsibility," said Sultan Ibrahim.
Previously, the Malaysian government formed a special committee to investigate allegations and matters related to share ownership in a company linked to Azam Baki. Malaysian Government Spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the formation of the committee was decided in a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Azam Baki, in a previous press conference, stated that the ownership of shares worth 800,000 Malaysian ringgit in a financial services company was carried out transparently and according to procedures.
The issue surfaced amid the intensification of the Malaysian anti-corruption commission in eradicating corruption practices in various lines of institutions, including immigration, police, and the military.
A number of parties also held a demonstration in Kuala Lumpur recently with demands that Azam Baki be immediately arrested and investigated.
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