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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
MACC questions 32 in RM950m scrap metal smuggling probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 32 individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into a scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicate. The probe follows recent raids conducted across five states, targeting a network suspected of evading export taxes worth over RM950 million. A source familiar with the case revealed that the MACC is identifying additional individuals to assist in the investigation. Authorities are also examining potential corruption under Section 16 and Section 18 of the MACC Act. Among those questioned was a man holding the title Datuk Seri, who is reportedly linked to the smuggling operation. However, no arrests have been made so far. Earlier reports indicated that the syndicate allegedly paid bribes to enforcement officers, resulting in significant tax losses for the government. The MACC continues to pursue leads to dismantle the network and recover lost revenue. - Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
MACC records statements of 32 individuals over e-waste smuggling racket
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded the statements of 32 individuals in its investigation into a scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicate following raids in five states recently. According to a source, the MACC is identifying several other individuals and conducting further investigations under Section 16 and Section 18 of the MACC Act. The MACC has also recorded a statement from a man with a "Datuk Seri" title linked to the smuggling syndicate, but no arrests have been made," he said when contacted on Monday (July 28). It was previously reported that the MACC had raided a scrap metal smuggling syndicate in five states that was believed to be paying bribes to enforcement authorities, causing the government to suffer losses in export tax amounting to more than RM950mil. – Bernama
Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Malaysiakini
'Op Metal': MACC records statements of 32 individuals
The MACC has recorded statements of 32 individuals to assist in the investigation into the scrap metal and e-waste smuggling syndicate following raids in five states recently. According to a source, the MACC is identifying several other individuals to assist in the investigation and is also conducting further investigations into corruption elements under Section 16 and Section 18 of the MACC Act in the case.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
AKPS tightens officer screening to curb counter setting at borders
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is intensifying measures to combat 'counter setting' activities at the country's entry points by implementing stricter personnel screening and policy reforms. Director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain stated that the agency is formulating a new policy to ensure only officers with clean disciplinary records are stationed at border posts. 'As a new agency involving personnel from Immigration, Customs, and other departments, we've inherited legacy issues. We aim to break that cycle through proper screening,' he told reporters. Counter setting, a term describing illicit dealings at immigration counters, has been a persistent issue. Shuhaily emphasized that policy support and internal cooperation are crucial in addressing the problem. In a related case, an immigration officer in his early 30s was arrested after being found with nearly RM8,000 in cash and three mobile phones, allegedly violating internal directives. The officer, with only four years of service, has been handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor and is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act. 'This is someone with 30 years of service ahead. Unfortunately, the lack of a swift mechanism to terminate such officers remains a major challenge,' Shuhaily said. He also addressed public misconceptions about disciplinary procedures, clarifying that corrupt officers cannot simply be transferred but must undergo due process. Shuhaily has proposed a more efficient mechanism to remove corrupt public servants but noted that legal reviews with the Attorney General's Chambers and Public Services Department are necessary. - Bernama
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
AKPS tightens officer screening to curb 'counter setting', says DG
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intensified efforts to curb "counter setting" activities at the country's entry points by implementing stricter personnel vetting and policy reforms. AKPS director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain (pic) said that the agency drafted a policy to ensure only officers with clean disciplinary records are deployed at border posts. "As a new agency involving personnel from Immigration, Customs and other departments, we've inherited legacy issues. We aim to break that cycle through proper screening," he told reporters on Thursday (July 24). Counter setting, a term for illicit dealings at immigration counters, has long been a concern, and Shuhaily mentioned that policy support and internal cooperation were crucial to addressing it. In a related development, a male Immigration officer in his early 30s was arrested on Thursday after he was found with nearly RM8,000 in cash and three mobile phones, allegedly in breach of internal directives. The officer, with only four years in service, was handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor and is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act. "This is someone with 30 years of service ahead. Unfortunately, the lack of a swift mechanism to terminate such officers remains a major challenge," Shuhaily commented. He also noted public misconceptions about disciplinary procedures, with many assuming corrupt officers are simply transferred. However, he asserted that civil servants are entitled to due process, which takes time. Shuhaily proposed a more efficient mechanism to remove corrupt public servants, but said the matter must be reviewed legally with the Attorney General's Chambers, Public Services Department and other stakeholders. – Bernama
