The Edge reported the firm as saying in a statement that 12 MACC officers were involved in the visit, but gave its assurance that no client documents were given despite the investigators’ demands.“We have informed the MACC officers and we wish to reiterate the legal sanctity of a law office where clients’ documents are legally privileged and cannot be seized by the MACC by reason of Section 46 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
“The rakyat has the right to legal representation and this universal principle cannot be ignored. Lawyers are a key part of the administration of justice in a society that aspires to be a functioning and progressive democracy.“Lawyers and law enforcement agencies are duty bound to respect and uphold the law. We remain committed to this principle, and we will continue to protect the legal rights and interest of all our clients — without fear or favour,” it was quoted as saying.
According to The Edge, one of the lawyers involved in the probe had described the investigation as malicious, made up of false accusations, and meant to ostracise the firm’s lawyers. The lawyer said there were past striking allegations made by an individual and an organisation against him, and the lawyer had taken action to clear his name, resulting in an apology from one of them.
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