MACC statement implied 12-year-old son had to show up, says Saravanan
Former Malaysian human resources minister M Saravanan has criticized the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for summoning his 12-year-old son to receive an asset declaration notice. The MACC claims the child's presence was not required for the notice, leading to a dispute over the agency's handling of the minor.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions regarding the conduct of anti-corruption agencies and the treatment of minors in high-profile political investigations.
MACC said notices would be delivered to former human resources minister M Saravanan, his wife and their children to declare their assets.
PETALING JAYA: MIC deputy president M Saravanan this evening doubled down on his criticisms of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over the decision to summon his 12-year-old son to its headquarters to be served with an asset declaration notice.
Saravanan, the former human resources minister, said his son accompanied him to the anti-graft agency’s headquarters as he was made to understand, following MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman’s Sept 25 remarks, that the 12-year-old was required to present himself to receive an asset declaration notice.
Last month, Halim said notices would be delivered to Saravanan, his wife and two of their children, while another daughter who was abroad would receive hers in November.
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