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Borneo Post
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Ex-MACC chief questions legality of Pamela Ling probe
Dzulkifli says he was surprised to learn that Ling had previously been arrested and remanded by MACC, which according to him confirmed her legal status as a suspect at the time. KUCHING (May 7): Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has expressed serious concerns over the conduct and legality of the anti-graft body's ongoing investigation into Pamela Ling. He said he was surprised to learn that Ling had previously been arrested and remanded by MACC, which according to him confirmed her legal status as a suspect at the time. 'What raises alarm is that following her release from remand, her statements continued to be recorded on at least nine separate occasions,' he said in a statement today. Dzulkifli said such a sequence of events merited close scrutiny, as under existing legal procedure, once a person has been arrested and has their statements recorded, the law does not permit further statements to be taken in the same capacity unless they are reclassified as a witness—and even then only with the approval of a Deputy Public Prosecutor. He said under the MACC Act and legal principles governing due process, arrests should only be made once there is sufficient evidence to support a formal charge. 'Premature arrests, when investigations are still ongoing, risk undermining justice and the rule of law,' he warned. He also cited examples of other investigations that support his call for consistency and adherence to legal procedures, in which he noted that in the case of former Prime Minister Dato Sri Ismail Sabri, the MACC did not arrest him even though he was a suspect, opting instead to record his statement without detention. 'Similarly, in the case of businesswoman Vivy Yusof, she was not arrested during the investigation and was only brought to court once charges were filed. These examples reflect a more measured and lawful approach that should be consistently applied,' he said. He urged enforcement agencies, including the MACC, to ensure that all actions taken are in full compliance with the law and that individuals' rights are not violated in the process. Dzulkifli currently serves as Amlac Academy president. Dzulkifli Ahmad investigation legality MACC Pamela Ling
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Ex-MACC chief urges police to intensify AMLA use against billion-ringgit online scams
KUCHING May 7 — Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has called on enforcement agencies, particularly the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), to intensify their use of powers under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) in the fight against billion-ringgit online scams. Responding to a The Star report on May 4 detailing how a business owner was conned out of RM1.8 million in an online investment scam, Dzulkifli warned that such fraud cases are becoming alarmingly frequent and causing heavy losses to Malaysians. 'It is time for enforcement agencies such as the PDRM to utilise their powers under AMLA more efficiently and aggressively. 'The main focus should not just be on arresting the perpetrators, assuming proper investigations are even carried out, but also on tracing the flow of illicit funds and recovering the stolen money,' he said in a statement yesterday. He emphasised that action must go beyond arrests, especially in cases involving international syndicates and mule accounts, which are notoriously difficult to track. Dzulkifli also said enforcement bodies should align their investigative strategies with the objectives of AMLA, including freezing, seizure, and forfeiture of criminal proceeds. 'The loss of RM1.8 million is just one of many similar cases we continue to see. The emphasis now must be on asset recovery, which is returning what's been stolen to the victims.' Dzulkifli, who now heads Amlac Academy, a training institution offering a Professional Diploma in Corporate Anti-Corruption Management, continues to play an active role in raising awareness on financial crimes. Through the academy, he advocates for professional upskilling and a deeper understanding of anti-corruption measures to improve corporate governance and public integrity. He concluded that stronger enforcement and greater public education must go hand in hand if Malaysia is to seriously curb the scourge of online financial fraud. — The Borneo Post
