MACC task force to probe failed ‘uCustoms’ fiasco

by | Oct 14, 2021 | Local News, News | 0 comments

PUTRAJAYA: The anti-graft agency has assigned its number two in command to lead a task force to investigate the Customs Department’s failed project fiasco.

The team is to start work immediately to probe the millions of ringgit that have been paid by the department for the uCustoms online system that is not functioning, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki.

“I have directed the team, led by MACC deputy commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahya, to work on the case immediately.

“The team will be meeting officials from the Auditor-General’s office as well as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to get hold of reports and documents (today) so we can begin the probe,” he said.

On whether Customs officials would be called up, Azam said that would be decided after reviewing the Auditor-General report.

“The officers will have to study the documents to determine who needs to be questioned.

Reference: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/29/macc-task-force-to-probe-failed-ucustoms-fiasco