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Malay Mail
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah mining scandal: MACC confirms arrest of second Sabah assemblyman, releases him on RM50,000 bail
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has detained another state assemblyman on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes to facilitate the issuance of mineral exploration licences in the state. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the suspect, in his 40s, was arrested at 9.30am today while giving his statement at the MACC Sabah office. The MACC, however, did not name the suspect. Earlier today, it was reported that Tanjung Batu state assemblyman Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy arrived at the MACC Sabah office at around 9am, accompanied by two lawyers. Andi also serves as the Sabah state industrial development and entrepreneurship assistant minister. The MACC, citing a 'source', said the suspect was believed to have solicited and received around RM150,000 from an individual with a 'Datuk' title, purportedly in exchange for assistance with a mineral exploration licence application. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2023 and 2024. In December last year, a video of Andi was published by Malaysiakini showing him in discussion with a businessman over the procurement of a mining licence. Andi, who is from Barisan Nasional, is also the Kalabakan MP. The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He was released on MACC bail of RM50,000 (without deposit) with one surety after giving his statement. He is expected to be charged in court soon, along with Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Yusof Yacob and businessman Datuk Albert Teh, who had brought forward the series of videos that sparked the prospecting licence scandal.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sabah assistant minister summoned by MACC as RM200,000 mining probe closes in on charges
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 — Another politician in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah state administration has been summoned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office here today, the latest development in the mining scandal that began last year. According to news portal Info X, Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Assistant Minister Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy arrived at the MACC Sabah office at around 9am today, accompanied by two lawyers, to give his statement. In December last year, a video of Andi was published by Malaysiakini showing him in discussion with a businessman over the procurement of a mining licence. Andi, who is from Barisan Nasional, is the Kalabakan MP and Tanjung Batu state assemblyman. Last week, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that three individuals, including two state assemblymen, are expected to be charged later this month as officers begin the process of arrest. Aside from Andi, two other men have been named in media reports as those who may be charged. Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Yusof Yacob — who heads the state's investment arm Qhazanah Sabah Berhad — was questioned by MACC Sabah for nearly four hours last Wednesday. The third individual expected to face charges is businessman Albert Teh, who had brought forward the series of videos that sparked the prospecting licence scandal. The alleged corrupt activities are believed to have taken place between 2023 and 2024, involving bribes totalling around RM200,000 in exchange for assistance in processing mineral exploration licence applications.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah assistant minister summoned by MACC as RM200,000 mining probe closes in on charges
KOTA KINABALU, June 23 — Another politician in the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah state administration has been summoned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office here today, the latest development in the mining scandal that began last year. According to news portal Info X, Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Assistant Minister Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy arrived at the MACC Sabah office at around 9am today, accompanied by two lawyers, to give his statement. In December last year, a video of Andi was published by Malaysiakini showing him in discussion with a businessman over the procurement of a mining licence. Andi, who is from Barisan Nasional, is the Kalabakan MP and Tanjung Batu state assemblyman. Last week, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that three individuals, including two state assemblymen, are expected to be charged later this month as officers begin the process of arrest. Aside from Andi, two other men have been named in media reports as those who may be charged. Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Yusof Yacob — who heads the state's investment arm Qhazanah Sabah Berhad — was questioned by MACC Sabah for nearly four hours last Wednesday. The third individual expected to face charges is businessman Albert Teh, who had brought forward the series of videos that sparked the prospecting licence scandal. The alleged corrupt activities are believed to have taken place between 2023 and 2024, involving bribes totalling around RM200,000 in exchange for assistance in processing mineral exploration licence applications.
