MACC looking at cronyism angle


PUTRAJAYA: Anti-graft officials probing the alleged power abuse by former Tourism Malaysia chairman Datuk Siew Ka Wai are looking into claims that he awarded a hefty multi-million ringgit contract to an acquaintance.

This is the angle investigators will be looking at as they pursue the controversial deal, which was awarded before the 14th General Election.

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