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The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Three likely to be charged in Sabah mining scandal
KOTA KINABALU: Three people, including two state assemblymen, could be charged with corruption at the end of this month in relation to mining licences in Sabah, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki ( pic ) said the authorities and the suspects are waiting for the Sabah Special Corruption Court to decide their charge dates. 'In Sabah, there are specific dates for the Corruption Court to convene, so we are waiting for them to arrange the time and date,' Azam said on Wednesday. He said the charge dates are expected to be set within a week. As of now, the MACC has decided to charge three individuals, but there is the possibility that more could be hauled to court, Azam added. 'In the future, we don't know. It depends on the deputy public prosecutor.' A news portal had broken the scandal over mining concessions in Sabah when it published videos purportedly of a businessman and several state officials discussing mining licences in the state. Azam said the MACC has collected evidence that included audio, video and individual testimonies for the case. 'We are not only relying on the audios or videos. We also depend on statements given by individuals throughout this investigation.' Meanwhile, in Melaka, the chairman and secretary of a temple association have been remanded in the MACC's probe into the theft of RM50,000 from the house of worship last year. Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani granted a six-day remand order for the temple officials after hearing an application by the Melaka MACC, Bernama reported. The two, aged 61 and 75, were remanded to assist in investigations under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
MACC nabs two including assemblyman in Sabah mining licence probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals with the title 'Datuk' on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM200,000, in connection with the issuance of mining licences in Sabah. According to sources, the two men, in their 30s and 60s, were detained at 9.45am and 11.50am on Wednesday (June 18) when they turned up to give their statements at the Sabah MACC office in Kota Kinabalu and the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, respectively. "The two suspects, a businessman and an assemblyman, are believed to have committed the offences between 2023 and 2024. "Preliminary investigations found that both individuals solicited and accepted bribes amounting to RM200,000 in connection with facilitating mining licence applications in the state,' the sources said. Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He said the businessman was released on bail of RM100,000, (with a deposit of RM10,000) in two sureties, after his statement was recorded. The assemblyman, whose statement was also taken, was released on bail of RM50,000 in one surety, he added.- Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
MACC nabs two including assemblyman in Sabah mining licence probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals with the title 'Datuk' on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM200,000, in connection with the issuance of mining licences in Sabah. According to sources, the two men, in their 30s and 60s, were detained at 9.45 am and 11.50 am today when they turned up to give their statements at the Sabah MACC office in Kota Kinabalu and the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, respectively. 'The two suspects, a businessman and an assemblyman, are believed to have committed the offences between 2023 and 2024. 'Preliminary investigations found that both individuals solicited and accepted bribes amounting to RM200,000 in connection with facilitating mining licence applications in the state,' the sources said. Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He said the businessman was released on bail of RM100,000, (with a deposit of RM10,000) in two sureties, after his statement was recorded. The assemblyman, whose statement was also taken, was released on bail of RM50,000 in one surety, he added.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Two ‘Datuk' figures nabbed over mining licence bribery
KOTA KINABALU (June 18): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah has detained two individuals bearing the title 'Datuk' on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to approximately RM200,000 in connection with the issuance of mining exploration licences in the state. According to sources, the two male suspects — aged in their 30s and 60s — were arrested on Wednesday at around 9.45am and 11.50am. One was apprehended while giving his statement at the MACC Sabah office, while the other was picked up at MACC's headquarters in Putrajaya. 'The suspects, a businessman and a serving member of the State Legislative Assembly, are believed to have been involved in the corrupt dealings between 2023 and 2024. 'Preliminary investigations revealed that both individuals had allegedly solicited and received bribes from each other amounting to RM200,000, purportedly to facilitate the approval process of mining licence applications in Sabah,' the source said. When contacted, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests, stating that the case is being investigated under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the businessman was released on bail after having his statement recorded, with bail set at RM100,000, of which RM10,000 was paid as a deposit, along with two guarantors. The state assemblyman was also released after his statement was recorded, with bail set at RM50,000 and one guarantor.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Assemblyman, businessman give statements to MACC over Sabah mining licences
KOTA KINABALU: Two Datuks, including a state assemblyman, suspected of taking RM200,000 in bribes for Sabah mining licences, were released after giving statements today. According to sources, both male suspects, aged in their 30s and 60s, were detained at 9.45am and 11.50am today. They were giving statements at the The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah office and at the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya, respectively. "The suspects - a businessman and a state assemblyman, are believed to have committed the offences between 2023 and 2024. "Preliminary investigations also found that the two suspects allegedly solicited and received bribes totaling around RM200,000 from each other to assist in managing applications for prospecting licences in the state," the source said. Meanwhile, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16 (b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the businessman suspect was released after his statement was recorded, with bail set at RM100,000 (with a deposit of RM10,000) and two sureties. The other suspect, who is the state assemblyman, was also released after giving his statement, with bail set at RM50,000 and one surety.
