Accused of Breaching Financial Discipline, Hsiao Hsu-tsen Hopes for Swift Investigation Report to Clear His Name
The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has established a committee to investigate allegations of financial misconduct against former aides Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu. Hsiao, now a KMT vice chairman, has publicly stated he hopes for a swift conclusion to the investigation to prove his innocence. The incident highlights internal governance and personnel issues within the foundation.
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Taipei, May 19 (CNA) – The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation recently formed an investigation team to look into whether former aides Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu violated financial discipline. Former President Ma Ying-jeou called members of the investigation team on the 11th to inquire about the progress of the investigation. Today, Hsiao stated that he also hopes the investigation report will be released soon, saying, "I have done nothing wrong, and I hope my name can be cleared and my reputation restored quickly."
Personnel changes at the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, involving the departure of former aide and current Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu, have sparked discussion, leading the foundation to launch an investigation. Yesterday, the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation issued a press release stating that the investigation team has been slow to produce a report. Ma called the team members on the 11th to ask about the investigation's progress and invited them to attend the board meeting on the 21st to elect new board members.
In a radio interview this morning, Hsiao said that as the subject of the investigation, he has refrained from commenting on the matter due to the principle of confidential investigation. "I also really hope the investigation report comes out soon. Since I have done nothing wrong, I hope it will quickly restore my fairness and innocence. The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has also said it is willing to restore my reputation once my innocence is confirmed, so I am the one who most wants the report to be released quickly."
Hsiao urged the investigation team to promptly uncover the truth and announce it publicly. He also expressed hope that if the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has further information or individuals to interview, it will cooperate with the investigation team to complete the inquiry as soon as possible.
Regarding the foundation's plan to elect new board members, Hsiao believes that this action is problematic and illegal under relevant regulations such as the Foundation Act. According to his understanding, the current board members, including their number, were decided by the previous board. He stated he does not know how new board members can be added under the current legal framework. "Of course, that is not the main point. The main point is the truth of this incident, which I hope will come to light soon."
Additionally, addressing external doubts that KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's orders do not extend beyond the party headquarters, Hsiao said that Cheng's orders absolutely do, and have even reached the grassroots level. He mentioned that he has heard that the grassroots, not just within the KMT, strongly agree with the arguments Cheng has put forward, such as requiring a letter of offer and acceptance for military procurement before allocating a budget. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan, Su Lung-chi) 1150519
Personnel changes at the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, involving the departure of former aide and current Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen and Wang Kuang-tzu, have sparked discussion, leading the foundation to launch an investigation. Yesterday, the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation issued a press release stating that the investigation team has been slow to produce a report. Ma called the team members on the 11th to ask about the investigation's progress and invited them to attend the board meeting on the 21st to elect new board members.
In a radio interview this morning, Hsiao said that as the subject of the investigation, he has refrained from commenting on the matter due to the principle of confidential investigation. "I also really hope the investigation report comes out soon. Since I have done nothing wrong, I hope it will quickly restore my fairness and innocence. The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has also said it is willing to restore my reputation once my innocence is confirmed, so I am the one who most wants the report to be released quickly."
Hsiao urged the investigation team to promptly uncover the truth and announce it publicly. He also expressed hope that if the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has further information or individuals to interview, it will cooperate with the investigation team to complete the inquiry as soon as possible.
Regarding the foundation's plan to elect new board members, Hsiao believes that this action is problematic and illegal under relevant regulations such as the Foundation Act. According to his understanding, the current board members, including their number, were decided by the previous board. He stated he does not know how new board members can be added under the current legal framework. "Of course, that is not the main point. The main point is the truth of this incident, which I hope will come to light soon."
Additionally, addressing external doubts that KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's orders do not extend beyond the party headquarters, Hsiao said that Cheng's orders absolutely do, and have even reached the grassroots level. He mentioned that he has heard that the grassroots, not just within the KMT, strongly agree with the arguments Cheng has put forward, such as requiring a letter of offer and acceptance for military procurement before allocating a budget. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan, Su Lung-chi) 1150519