KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from former Sg Udang assemblyman Datuk Seri Idris Haron over his allegation that Umno leaders in Melaka had misappropriated sand royalties.
Several media outlets quoted Melaka MACC director Mohd Shahril Che Saad as saying that the former chief minister was questioned for two hours yesterday evening pertaining to the issue.
“I can confirm that we have met him and obtained several pieces of information to be scrutinised by our headquarters.
“The information has been submitted to the higher management (of MACC). At the moment, no documents have been taken in yet,” he told reporters after attending an event in Melaka today.
Shahril said that the MACC headquarters will also look into claims that several individuals are involved in the alleged graft case.
“The information is quite complex, so whatever follow-up decisions will be decided by the headquarters.”
In a statement yesterday, MACC said that it will be investigating claims of misappropriation of sand royalties in Melaka made by Idris on Tuesday, just a day after he withdrew his support for Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali.
The anti-graft body said it views seriously the claims that certain parties are monopolising economic projects in Melaka and that the federal government had been misled about the state’s affairs.
Idris alleged that some Umno leaders are behind these corrupt acts, and said this is among the main reasons he rescinded his backing for the state administration.
The Melaka Legislative Assembly was dissolved Tuesday after the withdrawal of support from Idris and three others for Sulaiman, with snap polls to be held within 60 days.
Fresh from his Umno sacking, Idris has indicated his willingness to join Pakatan Harapan, and even lead as Melaka’s next chief minister.
In a statement today that The Vibes was given early access to, Idris acknowledged the challenges in heading a diverse new political alliance comprising PH and other ex-reps.
He said if the coalition is to nominate him as chief minister, he believes it is because he fulfils the standard of quality demanded of him, and not merely to make him a “yes-man”, which Idris said he was a victim of in Umno.
“I am still free following my sacking from Umno, and PH is an option. Many of its leaders have contacted me to ask how I am. Let’s wait and allow this crisis to settle down first.
“Certainly, I will work together with anyone who upholds social justice and the welfare of the rakyat.” – The Vibes, October 8, 2021
