MACC denies wrongdoing in barring Daim’s son’s lawyer from questioning.
MACC has refuted allegations that it had breached the law by interrogating the son of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin for several hours in the absence of legal representation.
“MACC wishes to stress that it carries out its functions and duties within the framework of the Federal Constitution and is committed to respecting the legal rights of the individuals involved in cases which are being investigated.
“We do not arbitrarily deny the right of legal representation and always follow the law in our investigation process,” said the commission in a statement this evening.
Earlier today, Wira Dani Abdul Daim’s lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan claimed his client was denied the right to legal representation despite repeated requests to the MACC officers present.
He alleged that his client was also threatened with immediate arrest if he insisted on it. – Malaysiakini