PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, announced that anti-graft officers will now use body cameras during operations and enforcement activities. This measure is being implemented to ensure transparency, protect officers from false accusations, and safeguard MACC’s image. Azam Baki highlighted that officers, including those from MACC, often face baseless allegations on social media, which can tarnish the agency’s reputation and result in unwarranted legal threats.
As an agency that upholds integrity and professionalism, MACC is committed to implementing improvements that shield it from accusations and allegations. The use of body cameras, which can record both audio and visuals, during the investigation process will protect MACC officers, individuals assisting the investigations, and even suspects. By using body cameras, MACC aims to protect its officers in the field and confirm or refute any allegations of wrongdoing against them.
Azam Baki mentioned that a pilot project was conducted in December last year, which received positive feedback. This new measure is expected to demonstrate MACC’s commitment to transformation, efficiency, transparency, and fairness, fulfilling the people’s aspirations. The introduction of body cameras is part of the government’s broader plan to implement this technology across other enforcement agencies such as the Immigration Department, Prisons Department, and AADK.
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