MACC yet to receive official complaint over alleged overspending by ministry

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has not yet received any official complaint concerning the alleged overspending of RM2.1 billion by the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, according to Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman. The commission only became aware of the matter through media reports, stating, "We have only read about it in the media.

There is nothing official yet. Therefore, I do not think it is appropriate for me to comment." MACC's decision to investigate would only be made once the matter is officially reported to them. This situation follows DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng's persistent calls for an investigation, which he made on September 4. Deputy Prime Minister and the Rural and Regional Development Minister, Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, had previously stated that the ministry would not spend beyond government-approved amounts and adheres strictly to allocations specified in the national budget or approved by the government.