KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on alleged abuse of power involving a former officer of a state-owned mining company.
A Sabah MACC source confirmed on Wednesday (Nov 13) that a state officer lodged a report the previous day, but declined to give details.
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The report followed an accusation by former Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon that Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor had abused his power.
Jontih's interview with a news portal was a follow-up to a businessman's claim that he has eight secret video recordings of bribery involving senior Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government leaders.
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The businessman has sought whistleblower protection status before providing the authorities with all the recordings.
Jontih, whose contract ended on Aug 31, claimed that certain decisions made had elements of abuse of power and were "politically driven”.
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On Tuesday, Hajiji said he had nothing to hide in the matter of assemblymen allegedly discussing bribes as per the accusations made by the businessman.
Hajiji asked MACC to investigate the businessman, whom he accused of malicious intent.
