PRESS STATEMENT BY:-
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN
Justice of Peace
Chairman – Social Care Foundation
Following the revelation by Malaysia Today pertaining to allegations of corruption against AG Gani Patail involving Ho Hup Berhad, on 26th August 2011, I had issued a statement captioned “AG GANI PATAIL: MACC MUST SHOW INDEPENDENCE AND NOT IMPOTENCE”.
I am made to understand that my statement had caused many MACC officers to feel disheartened and demoralized believing that I had accused them of “IMPOTENCE” whereas I was once an Advisory member of the MACC Panel.
Let me clarify that my statement was never intended to demean nor demoralize the MACC or its officers. After all, I still regard myself as part of the MACC support group. Far from demeaning the MACC, my statement was intended to challenge, motivate, provoke and fire-up the MACC and its officers to act vigilantly in the genuine fight against corruption.
Thus, I am happy to note that the mainstream media has reported of the recent visit by MACC to Ho Hup’s office. This shows that an investigation is under way despite there being no official statement to that effect. It would be better if the MACC Chief Commissioner, Dato Seri Abu Kassim, issues a statement in conformity with his pledge that the MACC would not be intimidated or influenced by any person and that action would be taken to investigate any allegation regardless that the subject or suspect may be a “big fish” and not just some “ikan bilis”.
If only Dato Seri Abu Kassim would make that announcement, that would allay all public cynicism and skepticism. That would assure the public not to worry because MACC is vigilant and alert of allegations that are already circulating in the public domain. Thus, I call on all Malaysians to applaud the MACC’s quiet role in this new development. Let us give these officers a pat on the back and say “BRAVO to them with the hope that would spur them to act without fear or favor. This is the only way that MACC can regain the Rakyat’s trust and confidence.
It is noted that AG Gani Patail has now publicly denied the allegations. That is in consonant with the rules of natural justice that a person must be given the right to defend himself against allegations. It would be more commendable for all parties if the investigation can be shown to be transparent. Already talk is rife that the visit and seizure of Ho Hup’s documents are to achieve some other ulterior objective namely to destroy evidence of any misconduct by the AG. That perception is unfortunate.
Thus, one way in which AG Gani Patail, the MACC and the government can show transparency in this mater is to ask AG Gani Patail to go on on leave of absence until the investigations is completed. This would sweep away all the dust of suspicion that otherwise would linger on. I ask AG Gani Patail to be selfless in this and do what I had done when an unfounded allegation was made against me earlier this year. Then, AG Gani Patail would earn my respect as a true patriot.
Finally, I ask that the MACC officers must face up to reality that indeed its reputation is at its worst now. However, they must not be disheartened by these criticisms but must instead rise to the occasion!
“HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.
TAN SRI DATUK ROBERT PHANG MIOW SIN
Justice of Peace
Chairman – Social Care Foundation
Following the revelation by Malaysia Today pertaining to allegations of corruption against AG Gani Patail involving Ho Hup Berhad, on 26th August 2011, I had issued a statement captioned “AG GANI PATAIL: MACC MUST SHOW INDEPENDENCE AND NOT IMPOTENCE”.
I am made to understand that my statement had caused many MACC officers to feel disheartened and demoralized believing that I had accused them of “IMPOTENCE” whereas I was once an Advisory member of the MACC Panel.
Let me clarify that my statement was never intended to demean nor demoralize the MACC or its officers. After all, I still regard myself as part of the MACC support group. Far from demeaning the MACC, my statement was intended to challenge, motivate, provoke and fire-up the MACC and its officers to act vigilantly in the genuine fight against corruption.
Thus, I am happy to note that the mainstream media has reported of the recent visit by MACC to Ho Hup’s office. This shows that an investigation is under way despite there being no official statement to that effect. It would be better if the MACC Chief Commissioner, Dato Seri Abu Kassim, issues a statement in conformity with his pledge that the MACC would not be intimidated or influenced by any person and that action would be taken to investigate any allegation regardless that the subject or suspect may be a “big fish” and not just some “ikan bilis”.
If only Dato Seri Abu Kassim would make that announcement, that would allay all public cynicism and skepticism. That would assure the public not to worry because MACC is vigilant and alert of allegations that are already circulating in the public domain. Thus, I call on all Malaysians to applaud the MACC’s quiet role in this new development. Let us give these officers a pat on the back and say “BRAVO to them with the hope that would spur them to act without fear or favor. This is the only way that MACC can regain the Rakyat’s trust and confidence.
It is noted that AG Gani Patail has now publicly denied the allegations. That is in consonant with the rules of natural justice that a person must be given the right to defend himself against allegations. It would be more commendable for all parties if the investigation can be shown to be transparent. Already talk is rife that the visit and seizure of Ho Hup’s documents are to achieve some other ulterior objective namely to destroy evidence of any misconduct by the AG. That perception is unfortunate.
Thus, one way in which AG Gani Patail, the MACC and the government can show transparency in this mater is to ask AG Gani Patail to go on on leave of absence until the investigations is completed. This would sweep away all the dust of suspicion that otherwise would linger on. I ask AG Gani Patail to be selfless in this and do what I had done when an unfounded allegation was made against me earlier this year. Then, AG Gani Patail would earn my respect as a true patriot.
Finally, I ask that the MACC officers must face up to reality that indeed its reputation is at its worst now. However, they must not be disheartened by these criticisms but must instead rise to the occasion!
“HUMBLENESS IS GOOD VIRTUE, ARROGANCE SHALL FALL, THE MEEK WILL RULE THE WORLD”.
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