MACC probing Mara based on new information

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is studying alleged misconduct by a former minister based on new information that he was allegedly linked to the purchase of a property by Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Mara Inc) in Melbourne, Australia.
MACC Deputy Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Azam Baki said the investigations that had been conducted earlier will be resumed based on the new information that has been received.
"More, including local and foreign witnesses, will be called to give their statements as soon as possible to assist the probe," he said.
Azam also didn't rule out the possibility that more arrests will be made if there is evidence that more people were involved in the case.
Three people including two Mara former senior officers were remanded last year over the case.
On Wednesday, Persatuan Perjuangan Masyarakat Kota (Perkata) lodged a report with MACC on the alleged acquisition of property in Australia by Mara Inc.
Perkata secretary-general Adzly Ab Manas said the association was prepared to hand over the evidence if needed.
Following this, Mara said it is prepared to cooperate with MACC in the investigation on the alleged purchase if there is new evidence in the matter.