Shahelmey fields questions about 'watergate' graft payoff system on his first day at work


KOTA KINABALU: Just a day into his appointment as Sabah Works Minister, Datuk Shahelmey Yahya has already had to contend with accusations that the "central collection system" for alleged payoffs involving the state Water Department was still active.

Shahelmey said he was not aware of the system and added that he would need to order an audit and get more information to follow up.

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