Another assemblyman arrested in Sabah mining licence graft case

Another assemblyman arrested in Sabah mining licence graft case

KUALA LUMPUR – The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another state assemblyman on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling approximately RM150,000 in connection with the issuance of a mining license in the state.

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

“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 license in the state,” he said.

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

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

Earlier on June 18, MACC was reported to have detained a businessman and an assemblyman with the title of ‘datuk’ 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 after giving statements. – BERNAMA