Corruption: Individuals with the rank of 'Tun' also need to be investigated, remanded - Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad agreed that those who hold the rank of 'Tun' should also be investigated if they cannot explain in detail how they acquired their wealth.
December 27, 2023 11:06 MYT
Corruption: Individuals with the rank of 'Tun' also need to be investigated, remanded - Dr Mahathir
Dr Mahathir Mohamad agreed that those who hold the rank of 'Tun' should also be investigated if they cannot explain in detail how they acquired their wealth.
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad agreed that those who hold the rank of 'Tun' should also be investigated if they cannot explain in detail how they acquired their wealth.
In fact, the two-time former Prime Minister also insisted that if he failed to make an explanation, the individual's assets would also have to be confiscated.
However, said Dr Mahathir, it is not a requirement to obtain documentary evidence regarding their misconduct and mere suspicion is not enough.
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1. I agree completely that Tuns should be investigated. If they cannot explain where or how they got the money, their property should be seized.
2. It is not necessary to obtain documentary evidence of their misdeeds. Suspicions alone should be enough.
3. Tuns should not only be investigated. They should also be remanded until they reveal the source of their money. If they don’t it must be because they are hiding.
4. Corruption must be eradicated at all cost. If the AG is of the opinion that the accusations are due to politics, it is the right of the AG not to continue prosecution. Passports should be returned. This is the right of the AG. The courts must not question the decision of the AG.
5. Malaysia truly follows the rule of law. Even a first offender must accept the full force of the rule of law.
6. If whipping is mandatory then the offender must be whipped.
7. In Malaysia the law is supreme. We must all abide by it.
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Dec 27, 2023
