PUTRAJAYA: A total of 25 investigation papers on alleged mismanagement of Covid-19 involving various offences have been opened, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. He said the MACC would summon those involved to assist in the investigations and would also inform accordingly the developments of the cases. He did not rule out the possibility the cases involved various agencies, including the Health Ministry. On May 25, the MACC chief commissioner said corruption involving the procurement of medical equipment and medicine was uncovered during the Covid-19 pandemic. “During the pandemic, many nations were dishing out economic assistance and making medical equipment and medicine purchases through emergency funds.

Source: The Star June 03, 2022 13:01 UTC