MACC to quiz Zahid and Hisham after Raya
Thursday, 30 May 20199:33 PM MYT
by mazwin nik anis
PUTRAJAYA: Former defence ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein are expected to be called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after Hari Raya for questioning over land swap deals involving the Defence Ministry (Mindef).
It is learnt that investigators, who had received the remainder of 16 reports about two weeks ago, want some time to study the cases.
MACC sources said the investigation would commence after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities and other individuals, besides Ahmad Zahid and Hishammuddin, would be called in for questioning.
"The officers are still going through the documents and Hari Raya is next week. Let's wait after that before we begin investigations," a source told The Star.
"Anyone who can help us in the probe can and will be called," added the source.
Najib, the former prime minister, and Ahmad Zahid had earlier said that they were ready to be investigated.
On May 17, Mindef handed over 14 reports pertaining to the alleged dubious land swap, after surrendering two reports earlier.
The reports were findings of the Governance, Procurement and Finance Investigating Committee which investigated 16 deals involving 1,183ha of land belonging to the Mindef.
Besides the land value, the cost of the projects was estimated at RM4.88bil.
Findings on one of the audit reports stated that a former prime minister and former defence ministers were found to be clearly involved in the land swap deal for the development of the Muara Tuang and Penrissen camps in Sarawak.
Najib was prime minister while Ahmad Zahid was defence minister then.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/30/zahid-and-hisham-to-be-quizzed-after-raya/#KxfSLOVG3DpWlgUH.99
Thursday, 30 May 20199:33 PM MYT
by mazwin nik anis
PUTRAJAYA: Former defence ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein are expected to be called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after Hari Raya for questioning over land swap deals involving the Defence Ministry (Mindef).
It is learnt that investigators, who had received the remainder of 16 reports about two weeks ago, want some time to study the cases.
MACC sources said the investigation would commence after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities and other individuals, besides Ahmad Zahid and Hishammuddin, would be called in for questioning.
"The officers are still going through the documents and Hari Raya is next week. Let's wait after that before we begin investigations," a source told The Star.
"Anyone who can help us in the probe can and will be called," added the source.
Najib, the former prime minister, and Ahmad Zahid had earlier said that they were ready to be investigated.
On May 17, Mindef handed over 14 reports pertaining to the alleged dubious land swap, after surrendering two reports earlier.
The reports were findings of the Governance, Procurement and Finance Investigating Committee which investigated 16 deals involving 1,183ha of land belonging to the Mindef.
Besides the land value, the cost of the projects was estimated at RM4.88bil.
Findings on one of the audit reports stated that a former prime minister and former defence ministers were found to be clearly involved in the land swap deal for the development of the Muara Tuang and Penrissen camps in Sarawak.
Najib was prime minister while Ahmad Zahid was defence minister then.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/30/zahid-and-hisham-to-be-quizzed-after-raya/#KxfSLOVG3DpWlgUH.99
