MP to push for action against corruption
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A Lower House MP will table a proposal in parliament urging the Anti-corruption Commission to take action against corruption-ridden organisations without waiting for public complaints.
MP Thein Nyunt told Eleven Media that only a few complaints were lodged because anyone caught giving or taking bribes could face action, according to the Anti-corruption Law. However, the problem can be dealt with by studying facts and evidence presented in parliament, he said.
The proposal will be presented at the 11th parliamentary session, instead of the upcoming 10th session.
“My proposal is to urge the commission to enforce a clause enshrined in Chapter 8 of the law related to anti-corruption measures and investigate and expose government agencies notorious for corruption and bribery. I will submit it during the 11th parliamentary session. I have to give them time,” said Thein Nyunt.
As about 8,000 out of 10,000 public complaints addressed to parliament implicate the corruption among judges, the MP will urge more investigation into the salaries and assets of judges without waiting for more public complaints.
“A judge earns about Ks 200,000 (about US$ 200) a month. If he lives in a condominium and rides a luxury car worth over Ks 100 million, where did he get them from? Were did he inherit the assets? Just investigate it,” said Thein Nyunt.
Those found to have taken bribes will be exposed and their wealth will be confiscated. This will decrease the number of corruption cases and provide more money for public use, added the MP.
The Anti-Corruption Commission was established on February 25 under the order of President Thein Sein. A retired army officer, Mya Win acts as chairman and retired ambassador Tin Oo as secretary.
