MACC records Mat Sabu’s statement in fertiliser supply probe, 37 witnesses called so far

KAJANG, Sept 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and the ministry’s secretary-general in connection with an investigation into the delays in the supply of fertiliser in Kedah.

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said Mohamad’s statement was recorded on September 16, while the secretary-general’s statement was recorded a day earlier.

He added that, so far, 37 witnesses had been called and their statements recorded to assist in the investigation, which began on August 26, regarding the appointment of a company by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM).

“The investigation is still ongoing, and is expected to be finalised within another week or two,” he told a press conference here today.