MACC records statement from Tiong, 2 others over KLIA incident

The MACC has recorded statements from three individuals, including Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing, involved in an incident at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) recently.

According to an MACC source, the anti-graft agency viewed seriously the corruption allegations in the incident, which also involved a Chinese national.

“A comprehensive investigation is underway to confirm the matter,” the source said, adding that the MACC has also recorded statements from two main witnesses who are Chinese nationals.

He said several immigration officers involved in the incident would be called to give their statements.

The source further said the MACC had identified an individual suspected of being the intermediary in “solving” the case involving a foreign tourist who allegedly failed to comply with entry requirements set by the Immigration Department.

“We are tracking down the agent who allegedly asked for a bribe of RM18,000 to solve the case,” he said.

Meanwhile, when contacted, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 16 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.

“All parties are urged not to make any speculation and to give MACC time to complete the investigation,” he said.

A web portal previously reported that a minister had allegedly barged into restricted areas of the KLIA to “rescue” a Chinese national under the detention of immigration authorities.

Tiong admitted that he was the one implicated in the incident but alleged corrupt practices by immigration officers.

- Bernama

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