KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Reuters) – A key party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition called on Wednesday for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to be formed to investigate misconduct allegations against the country’s anti-graft agency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its chief have been the focus of a public outcry following multiple media reports earlier this month accusing it of misconduct and breaching public service laws, among other allegations.
Bloomberg reported that MACC officials were helping a group of businessmen to seize control of companies. Reuters has not independently verified the report, which cited internal documents and interviews with witnesses.
MACC said the allegations were
Key Partner in Malaysia’s Ruling Coalition Calls for Royal Inquiry Into Anti-Graft Agency
