Not enough evidence to charge Xavier, MACC says
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has closed its investigation into former minister Xavier Jayakumar due to a lack of evidence. The case, which involved alleged bribery in a 2019 project, had been under scrutiny since 2021.
Why it matters
The closure of this high-profile investigation addresses concerns regarding political accountability and the integrity of Malaysia's anti-corruption institutions.
Former water, land and natural resources minister Xavier Jayakumar was investigated by MACC after the detention of a close associate over alleged bribery linked to a ministry project awarded in 2019.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that its corruption investigation into former Kuala Langat MP Xavier Jayakumar was classified as "closed to keep" ("kemas untuk simpan") in 2024 after investigators found insufficient evidence to charge him.
MACC said in a statement that two investigation papers involving the former water, land and natural resources minister were opened in 2021 under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
"After investigating the matter and a review of the relevant facts, documents and evidence, the deputy public prosecutor decided to classify the case as 'closed to keep' in 2024 due to insufficient evidence to charge Xavier," it said.
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