Mara chairperson Annuar Musa has rubbished Rafizi Ramli's expose on the Dudley House deal, describing it as "nothing new".

"Everything said by Rafizi ( photo ) is nothing new and I'm quite sure they are already with the investigating authority. He is a little late," Annuar told Malaysiakini .

He then questioned if the PKR secretary-general was more interested in seeking publicity than getting justice.

"Those who want publicity will go to the press, those who are interested in action and justice to be taken will go to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

"It is more proper for him to help the MACC than trying to fish for public debate," Annuar added.

This is with regards to a report by Australian-based The Age which revealed that Mara spent A$22.5 million (RM65 million) to purchase an apartment block dubbed "The Dudley" in Melbourne.

The purchase, which among others involved a former politician, was overpriced by A$4.75 million (RM13.7 million).

Attended briefing in Melbourne

Rafizi today chastised Annuar's alleged inaction, saying the Mara chief should have launched an investigation immediately after his official visit to Melbourne on May 20 last year, instead of just two months ago.

He cited insiders as saying that Annuar had attended a briefing in Melbourne, and was made aware that the four Mara properties in Australia had been bought through seven companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Labuan, Singapore and Australia.

The Australian federal police have launched raids in Melbourne to seize evidence of the supposed corruption, while Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak ( photo ) has promised a full investigation.

At a press conference last Wednesday, Annuar had said that Mara was not aware of any kickbacks and as far as it is concerned, it had purchased the property below market value and it is making money above projections.