Muhyiddin confirms MCMC has summoned him over foreigner subsidy claim
During the debate on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat, Muhyiddin said he was puzzled as to what he was being investigated for.
"I was informed today that MCMC is calling me in for questioning. They said they want to record my statement as a witness.
"So I ask MCMC — have they investigated Tambun (Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) as well?" said Muhyiddin (PN–Pagoh).
His remarks were later interjected by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, who confirmed that he had also received a letter from the Prime Minister instructing MCMC to conduct further investigations.
"I received a letter from the Prime Minister this morning directing MCMC to investigate further into where this information originated from.
"God willing, let's wait. MCMC will investigate where it came from."
Yesterday, MCMC said it would take immediate action to investigate Muhyiddin's denial of allegations that he had defended the rights of foreigners in the RON95 fuel subsidy issue.
The commission said the matter would be investigated in accordance with existing legal provisions.
Muhyiddin also called on Anwar to apologise for allegedly accusing him of defending the rights of foreigners in the targeted RON95 fuel subsidy matter.
He said that if the Tambun MP fails to apologise, he will file a motion to refer the Prime Minister to the Parliamentary Rights and Privileges Committee.
"I want to say this as a friend — yes, he's human too, although he holds a high office. I myself have held that position before. Perhaps a mistake has been made.
"It may be difficult for the Prime Minister to say, 'Muhyiddin, I'm sorry, I was wrong.'
"But that's all he needs to say. I only ask one thing from Tambun — just apologise. Withdraw the statement and I will accept his apology immediately.
"But let me be clear: if Tambun does not apologise, I will bring this matter to the Rights and Privileges Committee," he said.
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