POLITICAL analyst James Chai will return to Malaysia later this month to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its ongoing investigation linked to a RM1.11 billion government-backed semiconductor project involving UK-based ARM Holdings.
In a statement, law firm Kesavan Advocates and Solicitors, which represents Chai, said arrangements had been made following approval from his employer in London.
“Our client is now scheduled to return to Malaysia on very short notice on the approval of his employer in London, and we have notified MACC that our client would be available and will attend on 28.4.2026 at 10.00 am,” the firm’s senior partner, Ragunath Kesavan, said.
The firm said Chai would be available to assist investigators and that the MACC had confirmed the timing.
It added that Chai has been cooperative throughout and has made himself available to assist investigations so his role could be clarified.
Chai was a former special functions officer to ex-economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
The MACC had previously identified Chai as a required witness in the probe, which centres on alleged misconduct linked to the RM1.11 billion semiconductor initiative with ARM Holdings. – April 17, 2026
