Shafie’s ‘key ally’ arrested


Peter Anthony

KOTA KINABALU: A vice-president of Parti Warisan Sabah – described as a “key ally” of party president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal – has been arrested after being called in to give a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Com­mission (MACC).

He is believed to be among three people arrested in connection with alleged fraud involving rural projects.

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