KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry has lodged several reports with the authorities over alleged attempts to interfere with an ongoing review and investigation at Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp).
In a statement, the ministry said the interference included spreading misleading information, attempting to influence individuals within the agency and diverting attention from matters under scrutiny.
It said such actions could undermine the integrity and independence of the review and investigation.
The reports were lodged after the ministry received information and evidence, allowing the authorities to conduct an independent investigation.
"The ministry will leave it entirely to the authorities to examine the evidence, establish the facts and take appropriate legal action if warranted." it said.
The ministry and TalentCorp are undertaking organisational reforms to strengthen the agency's transparency, integrity and accountability.
A joint review by TalentCorp's management and the ministry identified several areas requiring improvement, including provisions in the company's constitution, compliance with internal policies, internal controls, and integrity and accountability mechanisms.
The ministry said the review must proceed independently and transparently, without undue interference or influence.
It said it would not tolerate attempts to exploit positions, influence or connections to compromise the process.
"The review and related investigations also involve TalentCorp employees and management. All parties must cooperate to ensure the process is conducted fairly and objectively.
"Any further action will be determined by the findings of the review and investigations," it said.
The ministry said TalentCorp's operations and strategic programmes would continue as usual throughout the process, with the agency remaining focused on its national talent development mandate.
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