Kuala Lampur, Sept. 24 -- It is with much interest that current discourse and debates had thrusted the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) again into the limelight, and predominantly questioning MACCs' independence or lack of it in conducting investigation into high-profile cases. Political actors and activists across the spectrum often accuse the agency of selective prosecution though notably, such allegations usually arise when their own party leaders are under scrutiny.

As one of the nation's primary enforcement agencies, MACC's visibility has increased with each general election cycle. Unfortunately, much of that spotlight is based on public sentiment rather than facts. At its core, however, the issue is not whether the MACC ...