It does not matter whether it favours Lim Guan Eng or Dato Abdul Rahman Dahlan to cancel the debate.
The long and short story is it is subjudice to the investigation to have the debate. One can refer to Section 29 (4) of the MACC Act 2009 here.
Both of them are still dishing their last word. Better stop or they could end up in the same cell together. Then they can debate without any interference from authorities.
However, there is no audience to hear Rahman's unanswered issues. Guan Eng side had plan to play up on a Rahman error on the per sq feet of land value vis-a-vis property value.
Frankly, the debate serve no purpose. Both side will be grandstanding.
The concern now is the mistrust against MACC has culminate to what seemed to be an act of "marah nyamuk bakar kelambu".
The dissatisfaction for alleged special treatment to Guan Eng cannot be the reason to destroy this important institution.
After the incident of an MACC Director being taken picture together with opposition, they cannot continue to be oblivious and insensitive to public sentiment.
The public reaction to MACC officials call to stop public debate is now responded with questions as to why they were silent when Tun Dr Mahathir, Tan Sri Muhyiddin, Lim Kit Siang, Tony Pua and Rafizi were happily trumpet blowing on 1MDB.
Believe Tan Sri Abu Kassim did express caution. Guess it is no good to point that out now.
Allegation that MACC was behind the leak to Sarawak Report and WSJ and the fake charge sheet is still pretty much at large.
And, it is a situation of damn if I do and damn if I don't deny for MACC. Some would not believe any denials and it would just attract attention.
The allegation that MACC was giving special treatment to Guan Eng.is not be fair. Director for Investigation, Dato Mustafar Ali denied. Sinar Harian reported:
Timbalan Ketua Pesuruhjaya (Pencegahan) SPRM, Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali, berkata pihaknya sudah mempunyai tindakan serta perancangan untuk memanggil Guan Eng dalam melengkapkan siasatan berhubung kes tersebut."Telah ada perancangan dan tindakan, macam mana sekali pun akan dipanggil."Bahagian Operasi akan menentukan masa sesuai untuk memanggil beliau (Guan Eng).More in here.
But why in heaven should he himself appear with Guan Eng in a delivering the Certificate of Integrity. The Edge reported it here.
Firstly, it made MACC a laughing stock:
Secondly, it was fodder to make Guan Eng cocky:
They should have insisted it be not Guan Eng. If he goes off scot free, MACC is fried!
As a result of increasing scepticism, there is allegations that the CIP is a scam to create opportunity for MACC officers and their friends.
The claim is the Chief Integrity Officer (CIO) is a fairly well paid position that could earn RM30,00 a month thus a job for the boys.
As a result of increasing scepticism, there is allegations that the CIP is a scam to create opportunity for MACC officers and their friends.
The claim is the Chief Integrity Officer (CIO) is a fairly well paid position that could earn RM30,00 a month thus a job for the boys.
Also MACC is made fun off for holding Solat Hajat last year. An MACC officer boldly said, "You ada kuasa, saya ada tuhan."Should have exercise some restrint.
Now the reply is, "Tuhan sudah ke mana, MACC sudah takut sama Tokong ka?".
Now the reply is, "Tuhan sudah ke mana, MACC sudah takut sama Tokong ka?".
A blog Masterdedah accused an MACC officer for attempting to clean up evidence for Guan Eng. After it was denied and the officer admitted guilty in court, new allegations of cover-up and attempt to hide surface.
It is also launching a campaign against certain MACC top officials here.
This is not good and it is unfair.
Lying, spinning and slandering is a big sin. The case against Guan Eng is close to completion. Believe that the link between Guan Eng and Pang Li Koon has been established. Procedures have been applied. He did not get special treatment.
Applying pressure could obstruct investigation and backfire on PM. If they want Guan Eng's blood, the other side will want PM's blood.
As supporter of the current government, we should defend this important institution. It is not the first time that government institutions were abused by irresponsible officers or politicians. Never has it come to the point where supporters of the government ended up destroying the institution.
The opposition always blame the government for compromising the integrity of public institution but it is them that never respected the law, and public institution.
It should remain so. Since Tun Dr Mahathir is on their side, they do not have to raise it too loud. Ask the man himself.
To be fair to the supporters, MACC should accept their mistake for being seen as overzealous on the PM but could be perceived to cover less relevant politicians like Dato Suhaimi Ibrahim. Which Thursday will he be charged, Mustafar?
Siti Nurhaliza's husband?
If not for these government supporters, MACC would be left undefended in facing the DAP onslaught on the death of Teoh Beng Hock and Ahmad Sarbaini.
At the end of it, MACC and other enforcement agencies should be professional and not involved themselves with any political agenda. They should do their job without fear or favour.
If they could be fearless against Dato Najib, they should be fearless against Lim Guan Eng, DAP CEC and even UMNO politicians. By not covering up the corrupt UMNO politicians, they are helping UMNO in the long run.
Assume they do not fear politicians but they should remain the same against their own civil service peers. The talk on the Youth and Sports Minister had been around for half a decade and this blog had subtly implied so, but it seems forever before action is taken against them.
Heard any top government officials reprimanded? The level of KSU, for instance.
Someone out there is saying there are Little Napolean whose afraid to apply the law against their contemporary.
This is the root cause. Corruption is equate with authority. The real authority lies with the civil servant. If civil servants are not corrupt, politicians or their spouses cannot line their pocket.
And an enforcement agency must be god fearing and unwavered by the big dollar of the corporation and GLCs. Too much dirty money laundering circulating within the economy. It is unfair for honest hardworking citizens.
MACC must not be selective and defensive. They cannot be judge and jury to determine who they will investigate and who will be charge. They will then be equally guilty of the allegations being levied against AG Apandi.
The tarnished reputation for the late opening of the Taman Manggis file is their own mistake.
If they have God on their side, they too must be clean and seen to be clean. They must not fell to the temptation of money, power and flesh.
The mosquitio net is important to keep the nation and government intact and functioning. That affects tens of million of rakyat.
Both side of the political divide should respect it. MACC should not be playing games but be serious to ensure it's continuity. The rakyat should defend and support it.