JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has sent an investigation team to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) to probe the alleged disappearance of a container of high-tech military radar equipment.
The commission, in a statement today, said it acted after a report was lodged on the matter.
"Following the report, a MACC team was sent to the location to gather information on the matter before further action can be taken. The team will evaluate the information to ascertain whether there are elements of corruption or abuse of power in this incident," said MACC.
MACC said that it will also record statements from several Royal Customs Department officers to aid the investigation.
"We will also cooperate with the police who have also initiated an investigation into the case. However, our investigation would only focus on elements of corruption and abuse of power and would not interfere with the police investigation," said MACC.
A news report by an English daily last week said a multi-million ringgit shipping consignment containing the equipment was detained by Customs officials shortly after it arrived from Australia last month as it did not have the necessary permits.
During a recent audit check, the items apparently could not be located at the port.
However, the Customs Department said its checks showed that the consignment has reached its destination in Rotterdam Port, the Netherlands.