KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad has pledged not to be bowed by personal attacks, and that the commisson will continue its fight against graft.
“We will not bow down to pressure. We will continue to carry out our duties and responsibilities to ensure that the country is rid of those who are involved in corruption and power abuse,” he said in an interview with TV3 yesterday.
"We will not be pressured and subject ourselves to these kinds of attacks.
"We will continue to carry out our duties and responsibilities without fear or favour and ensure that we are clean and free from corruption.
"This is what I want and must stress that my colleagues and I at MACC will do our best in our roles and will not be affected by these dirty and despicable attacks."
Dzulkifli's response came on the heels of an online video accusing him of having an extramarital affair.
Dzulkifli said the allegations were made to tarnish his reputation and to discredit MACC’s efforts in combating corruption.
Dzulkifli said he has been in contact with Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun regarding the matter and the police are set to take further action.
Fuzi was earlier reported to have confirmed that police had received a report about a senior MACC official who was allegedly involved in a secret relationship with a married woman.
He added that police are investigating the allegations under Section 498 of the Penal Code.
Section 498 of the Penal Code refers to the offence of enticing a married woman with intent to have illicit intercourse.
If found guilty, a person could be imprisoned up to two years or fined, or both.
The extramarital affair allegation first emerged in a video on social media.
A businessman had subsequently lodged a police report over the video, urging police to investigate the contents of the allegation.