Malaysia

MACC to probe into politicians mentioned in Zahid’s UKSB trial

Six named by witness include Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Khairy Jamaluddin, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal 

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 18 Jun 2022 11:59PM

MACC to probe into politicians mentioned in Zahid’s UKSB trial
The MACC says it has received several complaints against the individuals mentioned in Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s corruption trial. – The Vibes file pic, June 18, 2022

PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will open investigation papers under the MACC Act 2009 against individuals who were alleged to have received financial contributions from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB).

In a statement today, the MACC said the individuals were those mentioned by a witness during the corruption trial involving former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the Shah Alam High Court yesterday.

“The MACC has also received several complaints against the individuals involved and said to have been listed in a ledger as testified in the trial,” said the commission in its statement.

In the trial proceedings yesterday, a witness mentioned six politicians, namely Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Khairy Jamaluddin, Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal and Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. – Bernama, June 18, 2022

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