MACC arrests another elected rep in Sabah graft scandal

MACC has arrested another Sabah assemblyperson on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling approximately RM150,000 in connection with the graft scandal involving mining licences.

According to sources, the suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested at 9.30am today when he appeared at the state MACC office to give a statement.

“The suspect, who is also an assistant minister, is believed to have committed the act around 2023 and 2024.

“The investigation also found that the suspect had allegedly requested and received a bribe worth approximately RM150,000 from an individual with the title ‘Datuk’, supposedly to help manage the application for a mining licence in the state,” he said.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed the arrest and said that the case is being investigated under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.

He added that the suspect was released on MACC bail of RM50,000 with one surety after his statement was taken and he will be charged soon.

On June 18, MACC was reported to have detained a businessperson and an assemblyperson with the “Datuk” title on suspicion of requesting and receiving bribes involving the same issue.

The two were later released on bail of RM100,000 and RM50,000 respectively.

- Bernama

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