Nothing to hide, says Rafizi


PUTRAJAYA: Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli presented himself at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters again this morning to continue giving his statement in an investigation into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation involving RM1.1bil in investments.

He said the probe so far does not involve elements of corruption or financial transactions, but is instead focused on procedural matters.

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"It is straightforward because the investigation, at this stage, is not related to money or corruption, but concerns procedures… all of which are in government records.

"(I have) nothing to hide,” he said when reporters waiting outside the headquarters asked him upon his arrival at 9.30am.

The Pandan Member of Parliament, who had also given a statement on Monday (May 4), said he could not comment further as investigations are ongoing.

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Rafizi is being questioned over allegations linked to a semiconductor investment deal involving a strategic collaboration between the Economy Ministry and Arm Holdings.

Last Saturday (May 2), MACC senior investigations director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar confirmed that Rafizi had been called in to assist investigations under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which relates to abuse of position for gratification.

In a separate statement, Mohd Hafaz said Rafizi’s attendance was part of efforts to assist the commission in completing its ongoing investigation. - Bernama

 

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