YOURSAY | ‘You must have the gumption to hunt down the big sharks’

Jana Wibawa: Several more probes ongoing, including on Muhyiddin

Azam: No forgiveness for man who accused MACC of bribery

Kim Quek: It’s good to start cracking down on the multi-billion corruption scandals under the façade of the Jana Wibana agenda which is supposed to help bumiputra contractors.

But don’t confine to netting the small fishes. MACC must have the gumption to hunt down the big sharks.

It is the unequivocal enforcement of the law against corruption at the highest echelon of power that will achieve the highest impact against the rampant corruption that has so bedevilled the nation for decades.

MACC must not miss this golden opportunity to do what is right that will not only give a big boost to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unrelenting anti-corruption campaign but will also restore some shine to MACC’s own tarnished image.

Clever Voter: This is potentially one that can possibly outshine 1MDB. Whether one regards the allegations as politically inspired, the fact remains that the system is sick.

Irrespective of the political colours, elected representatives are resourceful when it comes to helping themselves with taxpayers’ money. There are no moral values, let alone principles.

The system is filled with people who use power to enrich themselves and the dependency system. That leaves little for people and society to fend for themselves.

It is a disgrace, if we have a just and trusting system there is less need for enforcement agencies. For now, if MACC can cast the net wider, it would be a surprise if the big fish is not caught.

Vijay47: Obviously, today’s theme is reputation, and MACC chief Azam Baki has taken great pains to impress everybody that he will brook no attempt to cast aspersions on the MACC image, pristine as it is.

Thus, I will fully support his stand that no forgiveness awaits Mohamad Shafiq Abdul Halim for alleging that the agency is given to offering bribes in the furtherance of its mission.

Malaysia’s international reputation, insofar as corruption and bribery are concerned, languishes deep in the pits. Fortunately, we have not reached the paradoxical heights where government bodies themselves indulge in such practice as an institutional form of operations. At least not yet.

So, Shafiq has to face the music and learn how to dance – one-two-one-two cha-cha-cha. Far too often have we seen cases where individuals make the vilest of accusations and conveniently hide behind “I am sorry. I did it for my father”.

Too bad for you, Shafiq, the Satay Centre of the Universe looks forward to your arrival.

I am impressed, Azam, that you are concerned with MACC’s public standing, no doubt guided, to pre-empt Anwar’s penchant for quoting Shakespeare, by the lines “Who steals my purse steals trash; but he that filches from me my good name robs me of that which not enriches him and makes me poor indeed”.

How true… the tears falleth like the gentle rain upon the earth below.

But where were such honourable considerations, Azam, when you yourself were caught allegedly dabbling in share speculation beyond known means? That very act, for which you have yet to be clearly justified, served to sully the public expectations of MACC, that the MACC head could be party to questionable transactions.

No, you are not expected to fall on your sword, but resignation has a nice lilt to it.

Man on the Silver Mountain: MACC is as good as the government wants them to be. In theory, MACC should discharge their duty without fear or favour, but in reality, they are still under the government. And the head of the government is the PM.

Rightly or wrongly, the government is still their head. This perhaps explains why MACC was inconsistent in the past, some crimes were left untouched, especially with the excuse of not having enough evidence, and some were hauled to court, but then set free. The AG is still the one who makes the decision to prosecute.

This government seems to be unleashing the MACC at full throttle to do what it can. That is good for this country really needs a deep cleansing, not just spring cleaning. The roots must be pulled out so that the parasitic lalang (weed) will not grow again to eat all the nutrients of the earth causing crops to be unable to grow.

The fake news on the MACC can be orchestrated by political expediency. The fall guy will make the news and get arrested but make no mistake about it, it is all political, a pre-empt to discredit the MACC. And only those with a vested interest will do it.

Anonymous 080: “Although he had apologised on Facebook, he cannot be forgiven. He has damaged MACC’s reputation with wild allegations".

Firstly, what reputation does MACC have? It even cleared former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak of any form of wrongdoing. If not for the pursuit of DPPs (who acted pro bono), Najib would be free and MACC can enjoy whatever reputation it thinks it had.

Secondly, many of these fellows shoot their mouths and have no worry about its consequence do so with a clear intention of wanting to abuse their religion and faith. If one were to reject their apology, as Azam had done so rightfully, they coil back to their religious belief being insulted.

We need more of the Azam type to pursue the agenda and not of Abang Non (Anwar’s nickname) type who goes for cheap scores and doesn’t want to be seen as unforgiving in the eyes of a certain community.

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