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The Kedah MP is under MACC probe.
Video of Kedah assemblymen discussing bribes linked to their MB’s project surfaces
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11, 2024: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has revealed that a 17-second video recording of Kedah assemblymen discussing bribes in exchange for project linked to PAS Kedah Mentri Besar Sanusi Md Nor has surfaced.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that a recording was played to his officers by a lawyer but said the context of the conversation and their identities could not be determined through the clip.
He said the recording was played at a meeting that had taken place between his officers and the lawyer on Oct 30.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below news reports on the matter:
MACC 17-Second Video : 8 Video Recordings Of “Kedah” Assemblymen Discussing Bribes In Exchange For Project Linked To Sanusi?
10 November, 2024
A brief recording purportedly of lawmakers of a state discussing an alleged bribery transaction has surfaced.
The 17-second recording came to the attention of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission after a lawyer sought whistleblower protection for his client from the graft busters before promising more details of the alleged claims.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that a recording was played to his officers by the lawyer but said the context of the conversation and their identities could not be determined through the clip.
He said the recording was played at a meeting that had taken place between his officers and the lawyer on Oct 30.
Asked if his officers could identify those in the audio or which state the assemblymen are from, Azam said: “Certainly not from a 17-second recording.”
“My officers couldn’t make head nor tail of the issue from an audio clip that short, or start an investigation … it is impossible,” he said when contacted last night.
Earlier yesterday, a news portal reported eight video recordings of assemblymen of a state purportedly discussing hundreds of thousands of ringgit in bribes given to them in exchange for supporting a project have surfaced.
The lawmakers included those holding senior positions in the particular state administration, according to the report.
Azam said during the meeting the lawyer had sought protection for his client and asked for the MACC to guarantee immunity for his client from being investigated.
He said the officers did not agree to such an agreement as it does not align with procedures under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010.
“In order for us to give immunity, the person will have to come forward and present themselves to the agency and lodge a report.
“On immunity which the lawyer has sought for the client, protection will be revoked if the person is found to be involved in a crime,” he said.
Source : The Star
Sanusi faces 3-hour questioning by MACC over alleged corruption in KFA
KEDAH Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor underwent a rigorous three-hour questioning session at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today. The inquiry is believed to be linked to alleged corruption within the Kedah Football Association (KFA), where Sanusi serves as the president.
“About three hours… He (Sanusi) arrived at 8.30am,” Sinar Harian quoted MACC senior investigation director Hishamuddin Hashim as saying.
The investigation follows recent developments involving the remand of KFA’s CEO Zulkifli Che Haron and three other individuals over a corruption case amounting to over RM6 mil in 2020.
Meanwhile, Berita Harian sources revealed that the sum in question was purportedly a reward for facilitating a company owner in securing contracts for a race circuit project and the management of five water reservoirs in Kedah.
The graftbuster initiated the investigation based on a report filed by contractors who claimed they were promised projects in the state in exchange for funds channeled to the football association.
“However, after these contractors channelled funds to the football association’s account, they did not receive any project as promised by the individual,” a source was quoted as saying.
Frustrated by the alleged broken promise, the contractors filed a report with the MACC, triggering the ongoing probe.
On the same day as the questioning, the Kedah MB pledged to unveil what he described as a “plot”.
Moreover, he asserted that the arrests were an act of cruelty orchestrated by certain parties abusing government agencies. Sanusi claimed that the investigation was part of a larger conspiracy against those detained and insisted that he was the actual “target” of the MACC.
Sanusi further contended that KFA has funded its activities through donations since its inception, denying any involvement in corrupt practices as the association lacks access to projects requiring federal government approval.
Furthermore, Hishamuddin announced on Tuesday (Jan 9) that they would summon Sanusi for questioning in connection to the ongoing investigation. The case is being probed under Section 16a(B) of the MACC Act 2009. –
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