Editor’s Note: This is the latest media statement by graft buster, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which FocusM shall run “as it is”.
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) takes note of the issues raised regarding the disappearance of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh.
MACC wishes to emphasise that it has taken all necessary steps in relation to the case of Pamela Ling which is currently being investigated as a missing person case by the police.
Ling and her husband Datuk Seri Thomas Hah Tiing Siu have been under investigation for corruption and money laundering offences initiated in May 2024 under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).
‘Ling lawfully apprehended’
An investigation paper was opened on May 28, 2024 with Hah called in to provide a statement to the MACC. To complete its investigation, MACC also traced and summoned Ling to the MACC headquarters (HQ) in Putrajaya to give a statement. However, she failed to cooperate.
As a result, an arrest warrant for Ling was obtained from the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court on Dec 2, 2024 for the offence of failing to comply with the order to attend an interview for the purpose of completing the investigation.
Subsequently, a joint operation with the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) of Singapore was launched on Jan 8 2025 whereby Ling was lawfully apprehended and brought back to Malaysia.
The next day (Jan 9, 2025), Ling was brought before the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court for a remand application. The remand was granted for three days – from Jan 9, 2025 till Jan 11, 2025. Upon the expiry of the remand period, she was released on MACC bail.
On April 9, 2025, the MACC requested Ling to come to its HQ to continue her statement recording following new information obtained by the MACC.
Based on this information, the MACC also sought and obtained approval and an order from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to retain Ling’s travel documents by serving her with a Notice of Surrender of Travel Documents under Section 44(1) of the MACC Act 2009.
However, Ling failed to attend on that day, and her lawyer subsequently lodged a police report regarding her disappearance on the same day.
MACC denies foul play on its part
It must be emphasised that MACC had at every stage acted within the legal framework, including obtaining all necessary court orders and adhering to the established procedures. Allegations of harassment or misconduct are unfounded.
Meanwhile, the judicial review filed by Ling prior to her disappearance does not negate or invalidate the on-going investigation into the alleged offences. Legal challenges are the right of any individual but do not impede the enforcement process as provided by law.
Since the report of Ling’s disappearance, the MACC has provided full cooperation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), who are now leading the investigation.
Accordingly, the MACC urges all parties to refrain from speculation that could hinder the investigation or create confusion among the public.
At this stage, our shared priority should be to provide full cooperation to the authorities so that efforts to locate and safely return Ling can proceed smoothly, safely and as swiftly as possible. – May 7, 2025
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
Putrajaya
May 7, 2025
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