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Stunning twist in ‘corporate mafia’ saga
The curious affair between MIC and PN
Seeking justice thousands of miles from home
Stunning twist in ‘corporate mafia’ saga
In an unexpected twist, a businessperson allegedly linked to the notorious “corporate mafia” has backed calls for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI), while emphasising that the conduct of both the MACC and the police must also be scrutinised.
And if pressure mounted, Victor Chin warned that he would not remain silent.
“Yes, there is a corporate mafia in this country. But I am not the corporate mafia,” the businessperson declared.
“For years, I have been perceived as the so-called ‘corporate mafia’ simply because my professional work involves providing corporate services and advisory services to businesspersons and companies, some of whom later became subjects of allegations or investigations,” he added.
Chin’s remarks came after authorities raided his properties in Sungai Long and Kemensah, Selangor.
Previously, he was named as part of a network allegedly colluding with the MACC to orchestrate corporate takeovers of rivals.
Despite calls from various quarters, including government parties, for an RCI, the Anwar Ibrahim administration has opted for a multi-agency investigation instead.
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The curious affair between MIC and PN
Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan announced that MIC, the struggling BN component party still trying to find its footing, had been accepted into the opposition coalition.
The twist? MIC deputy president M Saravanan - and seemingly the rest of his party - were caught off guard, as no official application to join PN had actually been submitted.
“We just asked what kind of offer you will give us. Other than that, we already made it clear that the central working committee will decide after the annual general meeting. But we have not made any decision yet,” he said.
Back in November, reports had surfaced claiming that then-PN chairperson Muhyiddin Yassin asserted MIC had applied to join the coalition.
But MIC was quick to set the record straight. Its secretary-general S Ananthan explained that the letter in question was not an official application, but merely a way to gather preliminary information before making any formal decision.
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Seeking justice thousands of miles from home
“I have travelled thousands of miles to bring this demand for justice before you. I ask you to press for accountability.”
These were the words of Teoh Lee Lan to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva as her family continues to press for those responsible for her brother’s death in 2009 to face justice.
She demanded that the Malaysian government reopen Teoh Beng Hock’s case through an independent criminal investigation in accordance with international standards,
Pointing out that her brother's case is not isolated, she also drew the council’s attention to the broader concern surrounding custodial deaths and torture under detention in Malaysia.
Lee Lan and her delegation are also scheduled to meet UN human rights officials, diplomats, and international organisations to discuss the case, as well as broader concerns over custodial deaths and detention practices in Malaysia.
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