Claims of graft in flood mitigation jobs baseless and malicious, says Nik Nazmi


PETALING JAYA: Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (pic) has denied allegations that there were elements of corruption involving the flood mitigation project meant to address the issue nationwide.

He said the claim that the project had ballooned to RM16.6bil and involved companies and unknown individuals that received commissions as proxies for the minister, was baseless and malicious.

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