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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Graft charges against 2 reps won't affect Sabah govt, says Hajiji
Sabah chief minister Hajiji Noor said those implicated in the mining scandal will have a chance to clear their names. PETALING JAYA : The corruption charges set to be filed against two Sabah assemblymen in the mining scandal will not affect the running of the state government, chief minister Hajiji Noor said today. Hajiji, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman, said his administration would leave the matter to the authorities and the courts, Berita Harian reported. 'I do not think it will affect (the state government). I was informed by (the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) that charges would be filed against two (assemblymen) … I don't know who they are. 'We must respect the legal process. Let the courts decide whether they are guilty or not. They have the chance to clear their names. 'The state government is committed to ensuring that we respect the law and also ensure the integrity of members of the state government as well as civil servants,' he was quoted as saying. Earlier, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said three people – two assemblymen and another individual – would be charged in connection with the case. The alleged mining scandal was reported in 2024 after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state. In February, Azam said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they had been heavily edited. However, many rights groups and others had pressed for a thorough investigation.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
One or 2 to be charged over Sabah mining scandal soon, says Azam
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki previously confirmed that the probe papers on the alleged mining scandal in Sabah had been referred to the AGC for further action. BANGI : Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that at least two individuals are expected to be charged soon in connection with the alleged mining scandal in Sabah. On June 6, a source from MACC said the investigation papers had been completed and submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers two weeks earlier, and that several individuals could be charged. 'I will make an announcement very soon about the one or two individuals to be charged in court,' Azam told a press conference after an MACC event here today. Last month, MACC said it had completed a forensic report on the controversial videos linked to the alleged mining scandal. The alleged scandal was reported in 2024 after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state. In February, Azam said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they were heavily edited. Separately, he said today that the anti-graft agency's probe into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley was expected to take another month or two to complete. 'There are many aspects we need to examine, including document analysis and financial statements,' he added. Yesterday, MACC spent six hours recording a statement from a 'Tan Sri' in its investigation into the highway project at the corporate figure's residence in Kuala Lumpur. The questioning of the 'Tan Sri' continues today.
