THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) investigation of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli over allegations against his son will not affect Perikatan Nasional’s campaigning for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, according to Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
The Selangor Perikatan Nasional chairman said they had been informed that an investigation was in progress, and it would be unfair to punish any individual with slanderous allegations.
“The probe against Perlis MB doesn't affect (PN). We will continue campaigning and explaining to voters here.
“For example, regarding the academic qualifications of PN candidate Khairul Azhari Saut, which was made into an issue by Pakatan Harapan.
“The matter (Harapan’s allegations) were proven untrue after Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) confirmed his (Khairul’s executive master’s degree in education management). It should serve as a lesson to Harapan to not slander during the campaign as the rakyat are tired of such games,” Azmin was quoted telling reporters in KKB last night.
The Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11 will witness a contest between four candidates.
They are Pang Sock Tao from PH, Khairul Azhari Saut (PN), Hafizah Zainuddin (PRM) and an independent candidate, Nyau Ke Xin.
The by-election was triggered by the death of the constituency’s three-term assemblyman from DAP, Lee Kee Hiong
Yesterday, Shukri had his statement recorded for seven hours and was later released on a MACC bail.
Confirming the matter, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said a statement would be released soon.
Met by reporters in Putrajaya, Shukri said he was still not sure why he was being probed by the MACC.
He also said he would not be called in for questioning again.
Later, a post on Shukri’s official Facebook stated that he was allowed to go home after having his statement recorded by the MACC and was not remanded.
“MB was not remanded. He was allowed to go home after providing his statement,” read the statement posted by the administrator. – May 1, 2024
