PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob again to assist in investigations regarding several corruption and money laundering cases.
According to sources, MACC had taken the statement of the Bera MP last week.
"This is based on the latest information and intelligence received. MACC has called and interviewed him (Ismail Sabri) for about five hours to assist in the investigation. MACC does not rule out the possibility of summoning him again, but it will depend on time and circumstances, especially his health," reported Sinar Harian on Saturday (March 1).
Previously, four former officials, including two individuals with the title 'Datuk,' who are linked to Ismail Sabri, were remanded by MACC on February 21, on suspicion of being involved in corruption.
Additionally, an executive officer from a foundation and a woman, who was also an assistant to a special officer, were also arrested by the anti-corruption agency.
The arrests were made under Section 16(a) of the MACC Act and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).
As a result, MACC Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, in a statement last Thursday, was reported saying that eight more witnesses will be called in the near future to assist in the investigation related to the arrest of the four officials linked to the 9th Prime Minister.
It is understood that several cases are currently under investigation by MACC, including one involving government spending amounting to RM700mil for promotional and publicity purposes.
