PUTRAJAYA: Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here for a second day of having his statement recorded.
He arrived in a white vehicle at about 9.45am Wednesday (April 29), accompanied by several others.
The matter is linked to investigations into a semiconductor project worth about RM1.1bil.
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On Tuesday (April 28), the political analyst was seen leaving the MACC compound at about 6.30pm after spending roughly eight hours giving his statement.
On March 4, the commission issued a notice to locate Chai before receiving a letter from his legal representatives dated March 9, informing it that he was unable to be present to have his statement recorded owing to flight costs and work commitments.
MACC subsequently issued a reply dated March 13, granting an extension for him to appear on March 31.
However, he once again failed to indicate his attendance.
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Following this, the MACC issued a notice requiring him to appear within two weeks, with the commission offering to bear his flight costs to Malaysia to assist in the investigation.
It was previously reported that it had recorded statements from 17 witnesses, including officers from the Economy Ministry and related agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
The investigation is believed to involve alleged irregularities linked to an agreement with a leading global semiconductor company from the United Kingdom, ARM Holdings Plc.
