MACC still studying information in Baja 3 probe, further action this week
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation into delays in the distribution of additional compound fertiliser, or Baja 3, to Kedah padi farmers is still at an early stage, with investigators scrutinising information submitted by a farmers’ group.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is continuing its investigation into the delays in the distribution of additional compound fertiliser, known as Baja 3, to Kedah paddy farmers. The probe, which began on August 26 following a complaint from the Malaysian Paddy Farmers Brotherhood Organisation (Pesawah), is still at an early stage.
Investigators are scrutinising information submitted by Pesawah and examining the matter for possible criminal elements as well as any governance weaknesses that may have contributed to the delays.
Further action, including recording statements from relevant individuals and obtaining related documents, is expected this week. The investigation, which is separate from a previous MACC probe into fertiliser procurement and distribution, involves a company appointed by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to supply fertiliser to approximately 100,000 hectares of paddy-growing areas under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada). There is currently no indication that the Baja 3 investigation is linked to the earlier probe.
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