No info relayed to MACC over RM9.5mil 'corporate mafia' graft allegations involving MP, says Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said stated that the MACC has received no evidence regarding allegations of a RM9.5 million bribe involving a Member of Parliament in a 'corporate mafia' case. The government has expressed openness to establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry if sufficient evidence is presented.
Why it matters
The statement addresses public concerns regarding political corruption and the integrity of corporate governance in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no information relayed to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over allegations that a MP received RM9.5mil in relation to the corporate mafia case, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
"Based on information received from the MACC, they have not received any information or complaint containing facts or evidence relating to the allegation," said the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) in a parliamentary written reply dated July 16.
"The government welcomes any individual or party who possesses information, facts or evidence of any alleged misconduct to submit it to the relevant authorities to enable investigations to be carried out.
"The MACC remains ready to examine and investigate any information that is supported by sufficient grounds and evidence, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions," she added.
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