PETALING JAYA: Graft busters will continue recording the statement of former Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s aide Chai Jin Shern, better known as James Chai, on Thursday (April 30) to assist in investigations into an RM1.11bil semiconductor project.
According to sources, Chai was present at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya for a second day to continue providing information for the probe.
“The witness arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 10am on Wednesday (April 29),” the source said.
Meanwhile, Senior Director of the Investigations Division Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed the matter, saying the witness was released at 6.45pm and is expected to return for a third day of questioning at 10am on Thursday.
On April 1, the MACC said in a statement that James Chai had been identified as an individual required to assist in the investigation.
According to the commission, on March 4, it issued a notice to trace Chai before receiving a letter from his representatives dated March 9, stating that he was unable to attend the recording of his statement due to flight costs and work commitments.
The MACC then issued a reply letter dated March 13, granting an extension for Chai to appear on March 31. However, he again failed to indicate his availability to attend.
Following this, the MACC issued another letter on April 1 requiring Chai to appear within two weeks.
On Feb 12, the MACC received a report on alleged misappropriation involving a RM1.11bil investment linked to a former senior minister.
The Star previously reported that the MACC had recorded statements from 17 witnesses, including officers from the Economic Ministry and related agencies such as the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).
