MACC denies delay in probe into Guan Eng's bungalow

Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory board chairman Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim denied allegations that it was delaying investigations into Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng's purchase of a bungalow, allegedly below market price.Tunku Aziz said claims that the MACC was not working to investigate Lim on the purchase of his bungalow were not true and unfair.

"The matter (purchase of bungalow) has to be thoroughly investigated, the process is not completed yet and calling the CM (Lim) to be interviewed without a full investigation is not the MACC practice," he said here Tuesday.

When asked, how long the investigation process will go on with regards to Lim's controversial bungalow, Tunku Aziz said it would depend on the nature of the case.

"The reason for the delay is due to the nature of the case that is very complex, and has to be thoroughly investigated."

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"We would also like to tell the public to not jump to conclusions that the MACC was taking sides,

" Tunku Aziz said adding that before calling the CM to come forward, there must evidence to justify his presence.

Therefore, Tunku Aziz said this was something that if we explained clearly to the public, they will be able to understand and stop the unhealthy development on making allegations against the MACC.

It was previously reported that Lim had bought the bungalow below market price from a Phang Li Koon who is said to be linked to a company that purchased the controversial Taman Manggis land in 2012 to build a specialist hospital.

Tasik Gelugor MP Datuk Shabudin Yahaya had accused Lim of corruption in the purchase of the bungalow and sale of state government land in Taman Manggis.

On Monday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it is to seek the assistance Guan Eng soon in the investigation on his purchase of the bungalow.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (prevention) Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the investigation was underway and the agency's operations division would set a date and venue to record Lim's statement.

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He said Lim's statement would be taken to complete the MACC investigation on the purchase of the bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn here last year.

"The Operations Division has its own schedule to record Lim's statement and it will issue a statement soon," he said.

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