KUALA LUMPUR: The Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (CCPP) has proposed that all parties send their list of candidates contesting in the 13th general election for vetting by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
CCPP chairman Datuk Johan Jaafar said the proposal was to ensure potential candidates were not tainted with corruption and to prevent any baseless accusations on any individual or party behind the candidate.
"We were encouraged by the spirit that all parties have stated their support to fight corruption. Therefore we hope to get the support of all parties on this question," he told reporters after chairing the panel's meeting here on Thursday.
He said the filtering would involve all candidates from all parties irrespective of whether they are members of Parliament or state assemblies who would be renominated or contesting for the first time.
According to him, the filtering mechanism or vetting would be decided by MACC.
In this regard, Johan said CCPP would also be proposing that all members of the government administration at federal and state levels as well as close family members not to be involved in the application for government contracts.
He said the proposal was to avoid a conflict of interest and close possible space for corruption.
CCPP also suggested that all members of Parliament and state assemblies declare their assets each year to the MACC to prove their commitment to fighting corruption.
"They should not just do so before taking the post but also each year after taking the post. There should be no exception on this matter," he said. - Bernama
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