Sabah whistleblower quizzed for 11 hours, provides ample proof to MACC

Summary

• The whistleblower on the Sabah corruption scandal was quizzed for nearly 11 hours today.

• The businessperson, known as Albert, claims MACC officers said he need not return tomorrow.

• His lawyer Mahajoth Singh says ample evidence have been provided and the ball is now in MACC’s court.

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The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal underwent nearly 11 hours of questioning - from 10am to nearly 9pm - after he was summoned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today.

According to the 36-year-old businessperson, the investigating officers informed him that the interview linked the nine videos and the trove of WhatsApp messages he exposed in connection with the scandal had concluded.

“Everything went smoothly. I was told I don’t need to return tomorrow, but I should remain on standby in case they have further questions,” he told Malaysiakini.

He was accompanied by his lawyer, Mahajoth Singh.

“He rendered full cooperation throughout the process. Ample evidence was provided, resulting in an almost 50-page statement.

“It is emphasised that any crime, particularly corruption by public servants, must be investigated with urgency and rigour. The ball is now in MACC’s court,” Mahajoth said.

Yesterday, the businessperson, known as “Albert”, was grilled for more than five hours.

In the scandal, Albert claimed that he bribed several assemblypersons, including senior state ministers, in exchange for mineral exploration licences.

Sabah speaker implicated

On Monday, he released his ninth video featuring Sabah legislative assembly speaker Kadzim Yahya.

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Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor has accused Albert of colluding with individuals with vested interests to undermine his government.

There have also been suggestions that Albert is part of a cartel attempting to monopolise mining in the state, resorting to fraudulent tactics to achieve this goal.

In an attempt to discredit him, Albert’s past record, including charges under the Immigration Act, had been raised.

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