GE15: Show proof to MACC that Bera soldiers received bribes to vote, says Hishammuddin

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PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should show the evidence he claimed to have to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) that army personnel in Bera had received a RM300 bribe to vote ahead of early polling, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

“Anwar had said he wanted to show evidence, then show proof first. We will let the relevant agencies investigate,” said Hishammuddin when met in Sungai Buloh while campaigning for Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Defence Minister said he will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the image of the military personnel.

“This has gone overboard. If you want to play politics, don’t stoop that low to garner public support,” added Hishammuddin, who is defending his Sembrong seat in Johor.

“He (Anwar) should’ve brought it to the MACC to be investigated,” said Hishammuddin.

Recently, Anwar claimed in Kuala Terengganu that military personnel in Bera were paid RM300 each to vote and that early polls were conducted ahead of Nov 15.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob – who is defending Bera - demanded that Anwar retract his claims and apologise to the military for accusing them of receiving RM300 to vote.

On Saturday (Nov 12), Anwar said he will provide the relevant evidence to the Election Commission to be investigated.

Early voting will involve 147,737 individuals on Nov 15. Polling for GE15 will be on Nov 19.