Facing graft charges, Wan Saiful offers to step down as Bersatu info chief

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan has offered to step down from his position as Bersatu information chief after being charged with two counts of corruption.

He said his offer was made in line with a personal stance to not be likened to a list of politicians - mostly now in government - branded as the "court cluster".

"I propose that I be replaced with another eligible party member and for party leaders to decide on the matter," Wan Saiful (above) said during a press conference at the Parliament lobby today.

"The position of information chief is an executive position in the party... I offer to let go of the position because that has been my stance all this while until I can clear my name via the legal process.

"So no party should ever liken me to any individuals from the court cluster," he added.

Wan Saiful's first charge is for soliciting a bribe of an unspecified amount and the second charge is for receiving a bribe of RM6.96 million.

These bribes were allegedly for helping a company - Nepturis Sdn Bhd - secure a project called "Central Spine Road: Sertik Ke Persimpangan Lebuhraya Pantai Timur" from the federal government through pre-qualification under the Jana Wibawa programme.

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Yesterday, Wan Saiful branded the charges against him as selective prosecution aimed at diverting attention from the failure of the government.

Wan Saiful said he has voiced his intention to step down to Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin.

"The decision (to let go of the position) is completely voluntary, while the others use this executive position for their personal gain.

"I will not hesitate to take action, including legal action, against those who try to tarnish my name after this," he added.

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