MCMC to work with cops on graft case raised by Johor regent

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is prepared to fully cooperate with the police in investigating a graft allegation raised by Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, linked to a senior government official.

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the MCMC has the technical expertise to handle investigations involving social media platforms as the matter was also posted online.

“We are ready to assist the police. However, so far, we have not received any complaints or requests to assist with the investigation. MCMC depends on public reports to take action,” she said.

She said this after attending the SPM 2023 Outstanding Students Donation programme at the Kulai Education Office yesterday.

Earlier yesterday, Johor police chief M Kumar confirmed that they have received a report and are investigating a Facebook post by Kelab Penyokong PAS Malaysia, which implicated Tunku Ismail.

Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi reportedly said that Johor views the issue as an attempt at malicious incitement to undermine the royal institution and that the state government has lodged a police report on the matter.

In an unrelated development, Kulai MP Teo said that the government’s official media have been instructed to explain to the public the sale of some shares by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a soon-to-be subsidiary of Blackrock, a firm closely linked to Israel and its military.

“Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Finance Ministry, and the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry have explained this matter.

“Accordingly, the Communications Ministry has asked RTM, Bernama, and the Information Department to make reports based on the official explanation provided by the government.

“This is to ensure that there is no misunderstanding and that more people get complete and clear information regarding the issue of the sale of shares,” she said.

On June 21, Anwar urged all parties, particularly the opposition, not to politicise Blackrock’s purported involvement in the MAHB restructuring.

- Bernama

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