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Gerakan hails punishment, urges for transparency 

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25:  Gerakan Deputy President Dr Cheah Soon Hai praised the statement by Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia Datuk Seri  Dr Ali Hamsa where he pointed out that severe punishment will be meted out against wrongdoers in the Auditor-General's Report.

 

Citing that it is a major step in the nation's transformation, he said, "The government is serious and stern in the fight against corruption, it is a major achievement in the government's transformation program."

 

This not only will ensure good governance but also restore public confidence towards the government, said Dr Cheah in the media statement to The Malaysian Times (TMT).

 

However, he reminded that the committee must ensure the outcome of the investigation is transparent and the public is informed so that there is a correct understanding of the facts.

 

Cheah noted that the government will set up a special committee to investigate 319 cases with allegations of fraud and malpractices; he felt that it is a good measure.

 

Besides, he also stressed that all cases of power abuse and fraud involving money and profit must be brought to court.

 

Cheah concluded that Gerakan fully supports that severe punishment be meted out against wrongdoers and the party believes that it will serve as a warning or deterrence to others and thus reduce the number of corruption cases.