FORMER senior political secretary to the prime minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya to provide his statement as part of an expanding investigation into allegations of corruption involving businessman Albert Tei.
A source told the New Straits Times that Shamsul reached the MACC complex in around noon.
His attendance follows an earlier confirmation by MACC’s Senior Director of Investigations, Datuk Zainul Darus, who stated that Shamsul would be called in to assist with inquiries.
He was initially expected to present himself yesterday but was unable to return in time due to engagements in Sabah.
Shamsul is one of three individuals summoned by the MACC in relation to a video clip featuring a conversation between a woman, identified as Sofia Rini Buyong, and Albert Tei. Sofia arrived at the MACC headquarters at 2pm yesterday and, as of 8pm, was still having her statement recorded.
Tei, meanwhile, was arrested earlier today following a raid on his residence. He is expected to return to the MACC headquarters on Monday to provide a formal statement.
The case has drawn intense public scrutiny following claims by Tei that he had allegedly handed RM629,000 to Shamsul after being assured that money channelled to several politicians in Sabah could be recovered.
Screenshots of WhatsApp conversations and photographs purportedly linked to the claims have circulated widely.
Shamsul confirmed on Tuesday that he had submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying the decision was made “amid attempts to attack me with allegations that could tarnish the image of the MADANI Government.”
The investigation remains active, with MACC officers expected to continue taking statements and reviewing material connected to the allegations. - November 28, 2025
