KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-appointed Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin has pledged to make the investigation of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) a top priority.
Hasan, who replaces Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed, said the PAC will convene its first meeting as soon as Parliament approves the appointment of other committee members.
Speaking to reporters at the Parliament lobby today, he said the 1MDB issue is a priority as public sentiment on the matter is high.
He said the government has promised that it will speed up the 1MDB investigations.
"So far there has been a lot of perception on the issue.
"I will investigate 1MDB . It will be given priority and I will look into the matter without fear or favour," he said, adding that he was ready to be in the “hot seat.”
On Tony Pua's position as PAC member, he said the matter will be discussed in the first meeting, which will be held during the current Dewan Rakyat sitting.
The Parliament sitting began today, and will conclude in December.
Asked if he would seek advice from Nur Jazlan on his role, he replied: “I can do my job without his advice.”