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	The vote was 168 for with five abstentions.</div>
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	Under the plan, the PSACC will no longer be under the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Office and is expected to become more independent.&nbsp;</div>
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	Its secretary will be empowered to kick-start initial investigations on behalf of the PACC committee and have access to evidence.&nbsp;</div>
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	The committee will comprise five members selected from 15 individuals nominated by the Cabinet, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Auditor General Office.</div>
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	The PACC was first established under the same Act in 2008 to handle corruption cases concerning officials ranked C8 and lower.&nbsp;</div>

NLA votes to restructure PACC

The National Legislative Assembly on Friday endorsed an anti-corruption administration law amendment that will result in the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission becoming a new agency.