Penang DCM arrives for second day of questioning by MACC


GEORGE TOWN: Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid has arrived at the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) office here for the second day of interviews on Tuesday (March 3).

He arrived at 9.10am in a white multipurpose vehicle.

He will continue giving his statement regarding alleged abuse of power in the purchase of land involving zakat funds.

On Monday (March 2), Mohamad spent about seven hours being grilled by MACC officers.

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MACC has so far recorded statements from 63 people in connection with the allegations.

Sources said they were summoned in stages after the investigation paper was opened in January.

MACC is also scrutinising several bank accounts suspected to be linked to the alleged offences.

Among those summoned were Penang State Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) officers and staff members, the state mufti, State Secretary, state financial officer and state legal adviser.

Members of the state Zakat Board, including its officers and employees, were also called to assist in the probe.

 

 

 

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