KUALA LUMPUR – Petronas today said it will leave the investigation into Norway’s largest oil services provider, Aker Solutions, to the authorities, following allegations that the latter made false statements in relation to its dealings with the Malaysian giant.
In a statement, Petronas said it is not in a position to issue remarks, and will extend its fullest cooperation to the authorities, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Reuters reported that MACC has been investigating claims that Aker Solutions made false representations to win licences from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd that are normally reserved for companies that meet Bumiputera requirements under Malaysian law.
Aker Solutions senior vice-president Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman today claimed trial to a charge of cheating by making false representations involving the company’s ownership status. – Bernama, June 11, 2021
