JOHOR BARU: A police report has been lodged over allegations implicating Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in a corruption issue involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
The Johor Mentri Besar described the allegations, which involved some RM20mil in corruption, as a vicious attempt to undermine the Royal institution.
“The allegations that have been making rounds on social media are a form of slander against the Johor Regent.
“The state government views this as a malicious attempt to bring down the Royal institution. It is also irresponsible and disrespectful,” he said in a statement.
He said the state government views the matter seriously and would not compromise with any parties threatening the harmony and sovereignty of Johor and the country.
“As such, we have lodged a police report on the matter. We urge the authorities to carry out investigations and take strict action against those involved,” adding that he hopes the matter would not be prolonged further.
It is learnt that the allegations were made early last year but have recently resurfaced and made the rounds on social media.
It claimed that Tunku Ismail had accused MACC anti-money laundering director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin of soliciting RM20mil from a company.
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