A recent court ruling baring MACC from interrogating witnesses after office hours has been met with swift ‘actions’ from MACC. They are now closing their doors at 5.30pm, even to complainants.

They claim it is a court ruling although as I understand it, the ruling applies to interrogation of witnesses. Therefore, they should not be calling in witnesses at odd hours. However, they should still have their doors open at all times.

Obviously, MACC is showing its defiance despite perhaps knowing all too well the intentions of the court ruling.

The recent Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index showed how Malaysia has fallen. As our tiny neighbour has successfully fought graft, Malaysia continues to struggle.

If our current Prime Minister himself appear tainted by corruption, how can others trust a nation where the Anti Corruption Commission is under his direct command? If the Government is serious about fighting corruption, then it should allow the MACC greater autonomy by removing it from the confines of the Executive.

This is a simple move but surely a risky one. As evidence mounts against Najib, relinquishing control of the MACC will only expose his darkest secrets.

Until and unless, the MACC is removed from the purview of the Prime Minister’s department, the current Government is NOT serious in tackling corruption in Malaysia. It is that plain obvious.