'MACC always probes reports on illegal logging'
BernamaPublished: Jan 18, 2015 7:15 PM | Updated: Jan 18, 2015 9:21 PM
All reports on illegal logging activities nationwide are investigated and appropriate action is taken, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Abu Kassim Mohamed.
Its chief, Abu Kassim Mohamed, added they had several means of investigation.
All reports on illegal logging activities nationwide are investigated and appropriate action is taken, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Abu Kassim Mohamed.
He said illegal logging had destroyed the environment and caused the recent floods which pounded the state.
"We investigate all reports and investigations are carried out from time to time in all states which have reports on illegal logging," he said.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Kelantan MACC Complex in Kota Baru, Abu Kassim said MACC had several investigation methods on illegal logging.
"If the evidence is inadequate, we will study the system and procedures used. If there is a need to amend them, we will suggest to the state government that a policy change be made," he added.
On efforts to smoothen the process of giving aid to the flood victims or check abuses, Abu Kassim said any keen quarter or individual could help MACC by becoming volunteers to channel information.
"There are not many of us so we need volunteers. So, if there are volunteers who want help MACC, they can register themselves and we will brief them.
"We will screen them. The pre-condition is that they cannot declare they are from MACC as they only act as informers and do not reveal their identities to the public," he said.
He said MACC had received 45 calls from the public on issues related to floods nationwide after the Flood Fund Management Integrity Committee was set up recently.
In a related development, Abu Kassim urged all quarters not to use political sentiments when distributing aid to flood victims.
He said the public should also not make false claims because stringent action would be taken under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 against them, if found guilty.
- Bernama
He said illegal logging had destroyed the environment and caused the recent floods which pounded the state.
"We investigate all reports and investigations are carried out from time to time in all states which have reports on illegal logging," he said.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Kelantan MACC Complex in Kota Baru, Abu Kassim said MACC had several investigation methods on illegal logging.
"If the evidence is inadequate, we will study the system and procedures used. If there is a need to amend them, we will suggest to the state government that a policy change be made," he added.
On efforts to smoothen the process of giving aid to the flood victims or check abuses, Abu Kassim said any keen quarter or individual could help MACC by becoming volunteers to channel information.
"There are not many of us so we need volunteers. So, if there are volunteers who want help MACC, they can register themselves and we will brief them.
"We will screen them. The pre-condition is that they cannot declare they are from MACC as they only act as informers and do not reveal their identities to the public," he said.
He said MACC had received 45 calls from the public on issues related to floods nationwide after the Flood Fund Management Integrity Committee was set up recently.
In a related development, Abu Kassim urged all quarters not to use political sentiments when distributing aid to flood victims.
He said the public should also not make false claims because stringent action would be taken under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 against them, if found guilty.
- Bernama
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