PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 26, 2009
MACC INVESTIGATION OF KEADILAN LEADERS
It is oddly coincidental that as we prepare for another by-election the MACC has once again raised the spectre of corruption among Pakatan Leaders. They do so while ignoring the brazen acts of corruption taking place in UMNO’s own backyard including:
• The misuse of public funds disclosed in the Balkis charity hearings
• The admission that money politics has affected the outcome of the UMNO elections
• The misappropriation of public funds in the payment of exorbitant commissions for military procurements
It is imperative that the government takes seriously its obligation to combat corruption and not practice selective justice in its application of the law. We demand that any investigations by the MACC be conducted in a professional and transparent manner without political interference.
Keadilan’s commitment to good governance and accountability is unwavering. Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that our leaders must meet and exceed the standards of ethical conduct. Party members found to have violated the public’s trust will face appropriate disciplinary actions. (end)
DATO SALEHUDDIN HASHIM
Secretary General
Parti Keadilan Rakyat
