Place MACC under purview of Parliament immediately – Rasuah Busters

RASUAH BUSTERS and its coalitions strongly condemn any manipulative and bribery related conduct by any political parties during the current state election campaign. Not only such actions violate election regulations, but they also undermine the democratic principles upheld by our nation.

Political leaders must take responsibility to adhere with campaigning rules.  Thorough and transparent investigations should be conducted on any parties found to have violated provisions outlined in the Election Offences Act 1954 or any other written law in Malaysia.

The evolving political dynamics of the country demonstrate the need for Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to be independent and free to exercise its function without any interference by the executive body. Therefore, Rasuah Busters and its coalition reiterate the call for an institutional reforms promptly, that SPRM be placed under the purview of Parliament.

Political parties and candidates are urged to engage in healthy competition, prioritizing the resolution of long-term socio-economic issues currently faced by the rakyat, instead of making promises and claims that undermine the credibility of their leadership and place party victories above all else.

Voters are called and expected to fulfill their duty by participating in the electoral process and making their choices fairly, critically, and vigilantly to determine the future of the states in the upcoming state election on August 12.

Joint Media Statement by:

1. Rasuah Busters
2. Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) 
3. Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
4. Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4)
5. BERSIH 
6. Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM)
7. Gabungan Perikatan Gabungan NGO Islam Malaysia (ACCIN)
8. PATRIOT
9. UNDI 18 
10. Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM)
11. Rangkaian Kesatuan Sekerja Antarabangsa Malaysia (UNI-MLC) 
12. Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM)
13. Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM)
14. Persatuan Tadika Islam Malaysia (PERTIM)
15. Persatuan Kebangsaan Pelajar Islam Malaysia (PKPIM)
16. Malaysia Community Care Foundation (MCCF) 
17. Philandure
18. Pertubuhan Permuafakatan Teman Sejati Gombak
19. Koperasi Majlis Ekonomi Halal Selangor Berhad (MEHKOP)
20. Asean Rohingya Center (ARC)
21. Global Humanitarian Initiative
22. Pertubuhan Aspirasi Wanita Malaysia (ASWA)
23. Pertubuhan Pemuda Gema Malaysia (GEMA)
24. Universal Peace of Malaysia (UPF) – August 1, 2023