Masidi gives MACC statement over viral video

Masidi gives MACC statement over viral video

PETALING JAYA: Sabah finance minister Masidi Manjun has given a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over a viral video implicating him and other Sabah assemblymen in an alleged mining scandal.

The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary-general said he went to MACC’s office in Kota Kinabalu at 8pm, adding that he was not summoned by the anti-graft agency.

“As I have stated before, I will fully cooperate with the relevant authorities in their investigation into this matter,” he said.

“My visit to the MACC office tonight was to assist in their investigation and to show my support for their efforts to combat corruption in this state.”

Earlier today, Masidi denied an allegation that a large sum of money was offered as a bribe to support an application for a mineral exploration licence in Sabah.

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The allegation is the latest in a series of videos published by Malaysiakini featuring a purported whistleblower having discussions with assemblymen.

“I am shocked how some people can go all out to malign others with lies and character assassination,” said Masidi, adding that the videos of him had been edited.

MACC is currently probing an alleged corruption case involving mineral project licences in Sabah linked to a businessman said to have had dealings with several Sabah assemblymen.

Last month, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denied any cover-up in MACC’s investigations and reiterated the government’s commitment in its war against corruption.