Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reiterated its stance that it does not prevent any individual from lodging reports and remains open to receiving information related to corruption from all parties, irrespective of the individual's position or background.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MACC addressed allegations claiming that the commission had obstructed individuals from making reports as unfounded. The commission emphasized that such claims are attempts to cast a negative light on its enforcement procedures and security protocols.

The MACC affirmed its openness to receiving reports and information related to corruption from any party, stressing that the reporting process is governed by standard operating procedures (SOPs) and security protocols. These measures are designed to ensure the safety of the premises, smooth official operations, and the protection of information.

Access control at MACC premises is a standard practice, consistently enforced on all visitors. It is neither discriminatory nor intended to prevent any party from lodging a report. The MACC premises operate under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959 (Act 298), which requires individuals to have valid permission, passes, or permits to enter the area, subject to security inspections by authorized officers.

The commission also addressed allegations of gender-related issues in the process of recording reports or taking statements, stating that its officers are bound by professionalism, ethics, and investigation procedures as prescribed by law and the commission's internal regulations.

In response to these allegations, the MACC strongly rejected any attempts to manipulate security SOPs and enforcement procedures to suggest that the commission was obstructing the reporting process. The MACC reaffirmed its commitment to executing its responsibilities professionally, independently, and with integrity, in line with the law and principles of justice.

These clarifications come in light of a report by a news portal, where businessman Albert Tei claimed he was barred from entering the MACC headquarters when he sought to lodge a report concerning abuse of power.