Radzi: Education Ministry sec-gen told to lodge MACC report of embezzlement allegations

KUALA LUMPUR: Education Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Yusran Shah Mohd Yusof has been asked to lodge a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) immediately regarding allegations of embezzlement in the ministry.

Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said in a Facebook post Monday (Oct 17) night that the directive was issued following a video recording sent by an individual identified as Zaharin Yassin, claiming to have received a complaint of embezzlement related to Letters of Acceptance (SST) for contracts with regard to supply of cooked food and the cleanliness of buildings and areas.

"Since my name and that of the secretary-general were also mentioned, I have instructed Yusran to lodge an immediate report with the MACC so that investigations into the allegations can be carried out as soon as possible.

"I also hope that Zaharin can convey the information he received to the MACC," the Senior Minister added.

Radzi also uploaded the two minute, 45 second-long video by Zaharin regarding the allegations. - Bernama