PUTRAJAYA: The People’s Volunteer Corp (Rela) Department has urged Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to conduct an investigation into its member Melvin Cheong Mun Khai for withdrawing his police report against a man with a “Datuk Seri” title.
Rela Operation Division director Mohamad Razib Buhaini said this was to ensure there was no element of bribery involving the member.
“It has created doubt in the case and we urge the MACC to look into the matter and address it as soon as possible.
“Our department is taking this matter seriously as it involves our integrity,” he told reporters after lodging the report at the MACC headquarters here today.
On Sept 7, Ampang magistrate’s court had discharged not amounting to acquittal the Datuk Seri on two charges of injuring and assaulting an on-duty Rela member three years ago.
Magistrate Mohamad Firdaus Sadina Ali made the decision after deputy public prosecutor Norhashimah Hashim informed the court that one of the three victims in the case had withdrawn his police report against Liow Soon Hee.
Norhashimah said the victim, Melvin Cheong Mun Khai, 22, withdrew his report after acceptingLiow’s apology.