Robert Phang refutes Ramon Navaratnam

I consider Ramon’s statement to be a direct attack on me as I had earlier called on Abdul Gani to clear the air over public allegations of his relationship with Shahidan and the Mecca Haj pilgrimage. I was concerned that Abdul Gani’s silence would fuel deeper suspicions and confusion.

THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

Raja Petra Kamarudin

A-G clears air on allegations of his Haj pilgrimage

Attorney-General Tan Sri Gani Patail in a dialogue with the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) explained details with regard to his Haj pilgrimage in Mecca with his family.

The MACC in a statement today said he also explained allegations and accusations that appeared in blogs, linking him with the MASKargo issue.

The statement added that during the dialogue attended by 30 of the 42 Board members and MACC panel and MACC chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohammed, Gani had also briefed of the feedback and progress of current 'hot' cases.

Malaysian online news portals and bloggers have been playing pictures of Abdul Gani seen together with Shahidan Shafie, who was said to be close to former Malaysia Airlines chairman Tan Sri Tajuddin Ramli in the recent haj pilgrimage in Mecca.

They claimed that Shahidan had convinced Abdul Gani not to press charges against Tajuddin, who was chairman of MAS from 1994 to 2001, over the national carrier's loses which ran into billions.

MAS was reported to have filed several reports against Tajuddin with the MACC, citing Tajuddin's move to relocate MAS' cargo operations in Amsterdam and Frankfurt to a single hub in Hahn, Germany, as the single biggest loss suffered under him.

The new hub operation reportedly incurred monthly losses of between RM10 million to RM16 million before it was terminated and the government took over control of MAS in 2001. - Bernama

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PRESS STATEMENT BY TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN

Chairman – Social Care Foundation

Panel Advisor of Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)

RESPONSE TO DISCLOSURE BY TAN SRI RAMON NAVARATNAM OF A CONFIDENTIAL MEETING

1. On Tuesday 4th January 2011, a meeting was held at the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission Academy (MACC). 30 members of the MACC board and panel members attended this meeting with the Attorney General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail. I was amongst those invited to attend this meeting. As usual it is only an invitation basis and we were told this was a confidential meeting.

2. I was thus surprised to read that evening’s news reports that the MACC Corruption Prevention Panel Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam had issued a statement to the effect that the MACC members who attended this meeting were satisfied with Abdul Gani’s explanation and found that there was no need to investigate the allegations of Abdul Gani’s connection with former MAS Chairman, Tan Sri Tajuddin’s proxy, one En Shahidan Shafie.

3. I am equally surprised not just because Ramon’s statement couldn’t be further from the truth, but also because Ramon had breached the confidentiality of this meeting by making this public disclosure. That Ramon can be in a haste to issue such a statement will inevitably invite further allegations that the board and panel members who attended this meeting were just rubberstamps to preserve the AG’s position. By his actions, Ramon has eroded any vestige of credibility that may be left of the MACC, its advisory panels and other committee members.

4. I am therefore compelled to respond because I am a member of the same MACC Corruption Prevention Panel of which Ramon is the Chairman. One thing I must agree with Ramon is that Abdul Gani had indeed gone out on a limb and had gone overboard in trying to convince us of his innocence and that he had no close relationship with En Shahidan. To me and others, it was a sorry sight.

5. I regret Ramon’s statement that - “ MACC members were satisfied with Abdul Gani’s explanation and found that there was no need to investigate the allegations”. I also resent Tan Sri Ramon’s statement that - “We found that there was no case at all to accuse him of being linked to Tajuddin just because of this Haj trip. It was irresponsible to allege that he was in any way linked.”

6. I consider Ramon’s statement to be a direct attack on me as I had earlier called on Abdul Gani to clear the air over public allegations of his relationship with Shahidan and the Mecca Haj pilgrimage. I was concerned that Abdul Gani’s silence would fuel deeper suspicions and confusion.

7. Ramon can speak for himself but he has no mandate from me or the other panel members to make that statement on our behalf. That was not how I perceived the meeting. What was certain was that my esteemed colleagues who attended the meeting did not want to humiliate Abdul Gani any further. It was not our intention to humble the Top Lawyer of the country.

8. It is therefore imperative for Abdul Gani to dispel any suspicion surrounding his conduct of consorting with Shahidan Shafie and the Mecca Haj pilgrimage. The public needs to be satisfied as to why Abdul Gani had not acted on the recommendations of the then Director of Commercial Crimes Department, Dato’ Ramli Yusuff, that Tajudin should be prosecuted. Inevitable the public already perceived that the AG’s decision to prosecute Dato’ Ramli as an attempt to cover up the MAS scandal.

9. I deeply regret that Ramon considers these allegations against Abdul Gani as just loose talks, rumours and speculations with no proper basis. I fear the public will see this as just another whitewash.

10. These are matters that have been in the public domain and it is only fit and proper that I remind the powers that be of the public displeasure.

“HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin

Justice of Peace

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written by Nice n Simple, January 07, 2011 02:04:54

Investigate Ramon.

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written by Catharsis, January 06, 2011 19:21:09

Dear Lobster I suppose you are right about this Tan Sri. The COW DUNG in his head must have interfered with his cognitive process

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written by lobster, January 06, 2011 17:24:53

Dear Catharsis, I am pretty sure Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam thinks the iron curtain is transparent.

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written by batsman, January 06, 2011 16:56:13

Dear Robert - in case they ask for your DNA, never volunteer in case they somehow match it to that found in Ramon's lubang jubor.

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written by Catharsis, January 06, 2011 13:15:40

TAN SRI RAMON NAVARATNAM -Is this what you would define a TRANSPARENT INVESTIGATION into an allegation of wrong doing by the highest office bearer of the conutry's legal institution? - STAND DOWN!!! as trhe Chariman of MACC if you do not seem to have a clue with your role and responsibilities

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written by Khan, January 06, 2011 13:02:30

The snake Raman Navaratnam's cover is off!

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written by imanj, January 06, 2011 11:30:40

'Another one bites the dust '..' Another one bites the dust '.And another one another.....mmm I like that song.!!!!

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written by taxpayer, January 06, 2011 11:28:06

RA. Nava must be thinking that the present generation are DIMWITS ! ! Nava was a ' despicable' character during his Bank Buruh days. His sin are being covered by Guni .hence the support . The usual Panels of inquiry or advisors are set up of EX-BN supporting thieves or murderers and it is very rare to come upon an honest human in such panels but we do occasionally ,stumble on one ,sas Robert Phang .

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written by Bellboy263, January 06, 2011 11:21:12

RPK
This is personal to you so I hope the public will not take it differently. I live in a political correct world and as such after reading the 10 questions to Mr Ramon with due respect to you and the general per say. Be prudent,
"Wolves in sheep clothings"

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written by batsman, January 06, 2011 10:38:27

One man produces vouchers and bills but takes quite a few days to do it. Another man has an emotional outburst, but also takes quite a few days to produce such emotional outburst.

It does not take so long to produce bouchers that syould already be with you and worse it does not takes so long to have a disingenuous sounding emotional outburst.

Looks like cold blooded preparation was made and this takes time. My question is how much this precious period of silence aka window of opportunity to get away cost? A few hundreds or whole life payment?

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written by batsman, January 06, 2011 10:09:39

Aisehman, this case involves huge sums of money and the reputation of a national symbol. One snake with forked tongue hoping to hiss it away?

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written by Taikohtai, January 06, 2011 09:00:15

What was certain was that my esteemed colleagues who attended the meeting did not want to humiliate Abdul Gani any further. It was not our intention to humble the Top Lawyer of the country.
WHAT??? So you esteemed buggers would rather shirk your duties and makan gaji buta and allow the AG a free hand to dictate to Malaysia??

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written by Stupid me, January 06, 2011 08:28:29

To make everything worthwhile for him, the AG should be given the hard earned honorific "Tuan Haji". Just a simpleton thought.

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written by earthman, January 06, 2011 07:49:13

It is every man's duty to defend the weak , oppressed and persecuted and ensure that fairness and justice is done to death as the governor of Punjab province does and lost his life recently for justice. Its a spiritual war above between the good and evil. We need to ask and not be afraid to ask even God for the correct answer or else you are doom. Because most of our leaders are not what they look like but are wolves in sheep's clothings.
Ask and you shall know , seek and you shall find and knock and it shall be open to you. To all Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Christians , you should not be afraid to ask God the creator for the right answer and not ask Allah, Buddha ,Lord Murugan or Jesus only. The truth shall set all free.
Will Mr Robert Phang and many more be like the governor of Punjab province? For such person God is seeking . Be like him.

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written by flyer168, January 06, 2011 06:53:07

Just to share this...

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - In memory of a truly great soul…http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2003/6/10/focus/badiox&sec=focus

“…It was here that I and my fellow directors: Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, Tan Sri Bujang Nor, Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, Tan Sri Saw Huat Lye, Tan Sri Sulaiman Sujak, and Datuk Yap Lin Sen (as they now are), were blessed by the aura of Raja Tun Mohar's unique personality….” Unquote.

Your 10 questions for Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam - http://biz.thestar.com.my/news...c=business

“…Having been a child of Merdeka and sharing the Merdeka spirit and ethos, I am naturally disappointed that the civil service and the public service have become Malay-dominated. Our political leaders should not have allowed this to happen. This trend is detrimental to national unity and erodes the Government’s ideals of 1Malaysia .

People have been losing confidence in the public service and are inclined to criticise, sometimes even unfairly, because they do not identify with its composition nor its apparent ethnic partisanship

But now the whole system has got so skewed that we have to take bold measures to rectify the situation as soon as possible before it’s too late….” Unquote.

You be the judge.

Cheers.

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written by Aria, January 06, 2011 06:33:24

We all know that MACC is a heavily controlled by the government. Therefore everyone invited to a MACC meeting and any official press release would have been approved by the government.

If Ramon and Robert Phang are government dogs; why are they giving confliction reports on Abdul Gani? Is Ramon or Robert Phang telling the truth? Is there a split in UMNO's support for Abdul Gani or has Robert Phang become a ‘reborn’ Christian? Did the government scrutinize and instruct Robert Phang properly before inviting him to the meeting?

Whatever said and done MAS lost Billions through corruption and ‘bodohness’. How many people have gone to jail? Why does Malaysia always have to suffer this kind of mega corruptions? Where has all this corruption money gone?

When are Malaysians going to wake up and kick BN out? If BN stays in power this is what you can expect, nothing will change, so corruption and racism will run amok till Malaysia finally collapses.

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written by educationist, January 06, 2011 04:19:02

"To me and others, it was a sorry sight." - that indeed is a very damning verdict on what transpired at that meeting!!
Not one that inspired confidence that the AG was telling the truth and nothing but the truth.
Tq, Phang for telling us the truth behind the meeting!!

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written by FreeAsian, January 06, 2011 03:52:01

I applaud Robert Phang's position on this matter, but also wonder what he thinks of the Teoh Beng Hock open verdict by the coroner...

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written by Bellboy263, January 06, 2011 02:57:24

Dutuk Robert Phang
We feel your pain and embarrassment to stand up to speak for justice for all Malaysian. Great leaders in history have done what you did and suffered the consequences . That to me and the people who believe in justice marvel you and say thank you Sir. For you are a gentleman and a true leader.
These corrupted people in BN government might think they have blinded and pulled wool over the public's eyes. They may laugh at us and think we are fools for now, but the time is fast approaching and they will face their destiny soon.

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written by Davy McChester, January 06, 2011 02:49:44

Ramon Navaratnam is and will always be an UMNO tool ,speaks at the pleasure of UMNO. And at the pleasure of UMNO he would have been booted out if not for this meeting statement exonerating the most feared UMNO chief fixer.

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written by magickriver, January 06, 2011 02:06:45

Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang, we salute you for staying true to your principles and speaking out. You are surely among the few who deserve to be a Tan Sri.

Ramon, put the giant kacang putih cone on your head and stand in the corner.

Gani Patail, the door is that a way... no, no, that's the lavatory... this way to Sungai Buloh prison!.

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written by Motherchell, January 06, 2011 00:47:27

I was thus surprised to read that evening’s news reports that the MACC Corruption Prevention Panel Chairman Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam had issued a statement to the effect that the MACC members who attended this meeting were satisfied with Abdul Gani’s explanation ......................

Hey Ramon !! how much time would you have spent listening to the parents and loved ones of Aminulryishid, Kugan, TBH etc ???? How much tears would you have shed for the pains for their wasted deaths?? How much time would you have spent tending to their tears of agony . Well im sure your tears were well taken care in frozen states in some Banks.
Now i get it ---of your terms of silence all along after that Mr Holy Clean set another make over as the Macc (same shit , different name) to take care of his orgies in the sky. Do you realize little Don that you are all accessories to criminal acts???
You are surely one dark angel where the "sun has its ways" !!!!

http://www.kl-lifestyle.com.my/2010/07/philanthropy-a-way-of-life-for-sunway-chief/

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written by bigben, January 06, 2011 00:10:39

This tamby ramon is such a shamless fking dog. does he think that Malaysians are idiots? In a two hour session, he became an investigator, judge and jury and gave his verdict on behalf of 30 other men without their consent. What does he take the Malaysian public for? PLEASE RESIGN NOW AND GET OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE. You are like a clone of Sam of no Value.

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written by by2020, January 05, 2011 23:50:14

"...One thing I must agree with Ramon is that Abdul Gani had indeed gone out on a limb and had gone overboard in trying to convince us of his innocence and that he had no close relationship with En Shahidan. To me and others, it was a sorry sight."

Why Ghani acted so unusual? School boy will tell you it is because he know deep in his heart he is guilty! Sinner trying to hide his act!

Shall anyone say anything more?

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written by by2020, January 05, 2011 23:23:52

May be this Ramon guy is having some dark secret behind..., does he have a girl friend and caught with pants down? Does he committed some crime that he need the corrupted Patai to cover up for him?

Many would certainly believe the answer has to be YES!

This beautiful country of ours has been almost destroyed by shameless people like Ramon. Mind you, he is still carrying the title Tan Sri, what a shame!

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written by Motherchell, January 05, 2011 22:58:28

Dear Tan Sri Robert ,you will always be in our hearts--- we are with you in your fight against perpetrators of injustice. Our Force is with you all the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Ramon!! its not that we are penalizing you for your judgments. Its just a laugh when i see the truth that is bitter to you. When you cannot comprehend a simple passage of time that a youngster in Elementary school would have won over a debate about this. Just shows your values that can be picked up at a flea market. I feel sorry for your parents you filth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its time you grew a pigtail !!!!!!!!!!!!

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written by Aduh, January 05, 2011 22:48:30

Dato Ramli Yusof and Tan Sri Robert Phang are men of integrity and honesty. Right from the start, we had no reason not to believe what they said about that corrupted GOONi PIGtail. What more that disgusting GOONi is internationally known for his indulgence in various forms of corruption . .

When that scumbag ramon defended the s.o.b GOONi, our sixth sense somehow told us he was COVERING UP the issue.. Now, the truth is out . Thank you Tan Sri Robert Phang.. We salute you. .

ramon, you are a big disgrace . You are not FIT AT ALL to continue holding the post as chairman of MACC Corruption Prevention Panel. We DEMAND THAT YOU QUIT IMMEDIATELY. Your presence there is ruining further the already extremely bad image of macc. Tan Sri Robert Phang is thousand times more suitable to fill that post.

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written by Motherchell, January 05, 2011 21:35:16

Suddenly Ramon has become the most wise pimp in town!!! I wonder if he can read and write. It just reflects the breeding all along. Are these the bastards who are supposed to be the ombudsmen???? I would rather trust a donkey!!!!!
They will all learn a lesson when they are sucked into the black hole of no return soon as the Augustine who is rotting into pieces at this moment of time!!!
Destiny Ramon!! destiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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written by lelong _sick, January 05, 2011 21:24:38

navaratnam is an MIC man.. period.. the rest is history

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written by Vic, January 05, 2011 20:51:52

Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam I have read many of your books. I have respected you fro your believes but after this no more. How can such a respected man like you being used in such manner. I am very disappointed.

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written by Vic, January 05, 2011 20:47:11

Can't you see they always bulldoze through and taught that we are stupid. How intelligent can they be? If we continue allowing these moron to serve us is as good as letting slap on our face. They are actually telling us that, so what! I done this and that, so what! Sue me lah, so what. For they know they are protected and can get away with it.
Now, when are we voters waking up? We are being told that we are stupid and are fools right on our face, so what. Enough is enough dear. It time the voters rise up and tell them that enough is enough. Let them know that the power is in our hands, we have the votes. Respect us for we are the voters. They are elected not to serve slaves.

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written by SoundMan, January 05, 2011 19:29:35

Slowly, surely,like the pitch blackness of a stormy moonless night corruption in high places is killing us.. smilies/cry.gif

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written by kahsinaw, January 05, 2011 19:27:12

I am not sure why is this this Ramon guy sitting in such a high chair in this committee. He was sitting on the MAS board and may still be there. How can he act fairly when the MAS issue is also part of the issue to be addressed by the AG and explained by the AG. It is very obvious for this Raymond guy to come out with such a statement, he has to defend MAS too.

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written by singhkris, January 05, 2011 19:19:14

Ramon Navaratnam has the blessings from Abu Kassim and Gani Patil to make the press statement. He is the only lap dog who agreed to make a statement praising Abu Kassim and Gani Patil.

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written by Voter get Voters 1, January 05, 2011 19:14:55

If I have the bad misfortune of bumping into this scumbag Fcuker Ramon...I shall throw a slipper at him and spit on his face too.... and for the honours of doing those , I am very fortunate indeed then to bump into him.

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written by NSTPravda, January 05, 2011 18:51:49

Read my "Qur'an swearing pink pouting lips: Wah, for a pendatang you cakap banyak lah. Ramon is the best MACC director that uMnOney can buy and he is only doing what he has been paid to do. So he scratches my Anjing Gerak's back-side and in future the Anjing will do the same. This is the uMno gotong royong kerjasama abang-adik way that you pendatangs will never understand. I1moi consider this epi$ode clo$ed, NFA, just as he NFA my mongolian case like we are one big business family. $emua-nya OK! Al-UMNOdollarlah!
smilies/kiss.gif

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written by justicenequality, January 05, 2011 18:38:12

So what kind of appropriate ACTION can be taken against RAMON for BREACH of Confidentiality?

First he has to voluntarily step down from MACC Panel or be SACK.

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written by usurper, January 05, 2011 18:31:17

Ramon Navaratnam is a scumbag and a ego maniac. Please believe me . This old fart could fart a thousand times and yet never can fill the ego balloon that he is riding on. From the times of Bank Buruh to now he is a BN trained thief.. Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang you are god sent.

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written by jokersland, January 05, 2011 18:23:03

A dog has to obey his master. What about all the confidential documents published by MTLeak ? Still speculations and loose talks, Ramon ?

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written by earthman, January 05, 2011 18:16:18

Malaysia is slipping into further darkness as the good and evil stake up the war against one another. The powerful and rich are siding with one another to dominate one another by accusing, defending and denying all allegations. Be it political, religious, sexual , criminal or civil the war is on and the people must watch and discern what actually transpire. We must ask ourselves serious questions and not let the elect do as they wish. Though its their job but in actuality they are now clearly seen as fighting among themselves and not serving the nation.

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written by eloofk, January 05, 2011 18:07:05

Dear Tan Sri Datuk Robert,

Let the Lord's grace be upon you who dares to speak the truth.

In 1 John 4, He tells us of the true spirit and the false spirit. We know that the true spirit in you is more powerful than the spirit of the world and their false prophecy.

If Tan Sri Ramon still have any decency left in him, then he must know that the millions of rakyat are at the mercy of the corrupt government and its thuggery. He must use this decency of his to stamp out this people out of circulation and to protect the rakyat against such evil people. Dont just because of his business interest that he neglects his role as Chairman of the MACC Advisory panel whose primary role is to ensure that the MACC carries out its role against corrupt practices.