MACC to help Sabah govt stop leakages in public funds, resources
MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said efforts to curb leakages implemented by the Sabah state government, for example, would have various impacts on all parties.
"The direction in this state is not only to prevent corruption but also to think about how to help the state government curb leakages so that the impact of these efforts can be sustained," he said.
Khusairi was speaking at the handing over of duties ceremony for the Sabah MACC director's post.
At the ceremony, Penang MACC director Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah was appointed the new Sabah MACC director, effective Aug 15, replacing Datuk S. Karunanithy, who in turn will replace Fuad.
Khusairi said Karunanithy had not only played an important role in building public confidence in MACC but also successfully led several major operations, proving Sabah MACC's commitment in combating corruption and abuse of power.
"He has shown extraordinary commitment, firm and strategic leadership, and successfully faced various major challenges throughout his tenure at Sabah MACC," he said.
As for Fuad, a Sabahan, he is expected to continue advancing the anti-corruption agenda more aggressively and strategically.
Meanwhile, in his speech, Karunanithy said the success of Sabah MACC in the operational and prevention sectors during his tenure was the result of strategic cooperation between all parties, including federal and state departments as well as media partners.
"I would also like to express my appreciation and thanks to the Sabah government, especially Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong, for always welcoming all initiatives and proposals, whether in operations, prevention, or governance improvements, that were put forward during my tenure.
"I have led Sabah MACC for five years and 11 months, beginning on Sept 17, 2019, until receiving a new mandate as Penang MACC director, and will report for duty on Aug 15.
"I urge Sabah MACC personnel to always cooperate and maintain a work culture of integrity and professionalism," he said.
Also present were Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa; Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun; and Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.
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