Published: Monday December 13, 2010 MYT 2:07:00 PM
Updated: Monday December 13, 2010 MYT 3:43:05 PM
Penang MACC nab 65 people this year
GEORGE TOWN: Sixty-five people have been arrested in Penang by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with corruption allegations so far this year.
Penang MACC director Datuk Latifah Md Yatim said 25 of them were arrested for allegedly giving bribes and those hauled up included from the professional and support groups, and the public.
She said the MACC would launch an anti-corruption campaign to raise awareness on the negative effects of corruption and ways to eradicate the menace.
The number of arrest over corruption allegations in the state has risen significantly from 50 people last year, she told reporters after attending a seminar on the Integrity in the Construction Industry here Monday. - Bernama
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