THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned five Sabah state assemblymen to provide statements regarding an alleged corruption case involving a mineral project in the state, reported Bernama.
In a statement today, the MACC said it had received a complaint about a businessman suspected of involvement in the corruption allegations related to the project.
“Preliminary investigations into the complaint have uncovered information linking several Sabah state assemblymen with the alleged corruption case involving the businessman in question.
“To date, five state assemblymen have been called in for statements, and investigations are actively ongoing,” the statement said.
The MACC urged the public to refrain from speculating about the case and to allow authorities to conduct their investigations transparently and thoroughly.
Recently, a news portal reported on several video recordings allegedly showing state assemblymen receiving hundreds of thousands of ringgit to support a company’s application for a project in the state.
The discussions in the videos involved a businessman, whose face was not visible, reportedly asking politicians, including senior officials, to return the money as the project licence had been revoked.
Meanwhile, in a Berita Harian report, Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob admitted that he was called in to give his statement.
"I have given my statement to the MACC and answered their questions.
"Now, let MACC do its job and I will give my full cooperation," he said.
It is learned that Yusof, who is also the Sabah Kadayan Association president, attended a meeting with the association from morning until noon today. - November 17, 2024
