Ministry ready to assist MACC in RM700mil publicity expenditure probe, says Fahmi


PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry is ready to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its investigation into the RM700mil expenditure on promotions and publicity by the previous two administrations, says its minister Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

"It is the right of investigative bodies, if the need arises, to conduct investigations, including into this ministry," said Fahmi, who is also the spokesman for the Unity Government, during a press conference here on Wednesday (Jan 3).

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