Why involve my 12-year-old, Saravanan says on MACC asset declaration orders

Former Malaysian HR minister M Saravanan has raised concerns over the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) summoning his 12-year-old son to its headquarters to receive an asset declaration notice. Saravanan questioned the necessity of involving a child in such a sensitive matter, asserting that the notice could have been served through him as the child's parent.

He emphasized that while MACC has broad powers to seek information from relatives of individuals under investigation, it should be done with discretion and sensitivity, especially when a child is involved. Saravanan, who has no objections to declaring his assets and will cooperate with MACC, expressed his concern over the stress and worry caused to the child.

The MACC chief, Abd Halim Aman, later confirmed that the family would have 30 days to declare their assets, with an extension available if needed.

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