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Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Analysis of video clips to be completed in a week: Azam
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Azam said the review process takes time due to the volume of recordings involved, and MACC wants to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly and thoroughly. PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) analysis of video clips allegedly involving a corruption scandal linked to several Sabah assemblymen over mineral mining licensing is expected to be completed within a week. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said forensic reports on the 10 viral video recordings had been obtained, but the agency still needed time to thoroughly examine all the evidence before making any decisions. 'I expect it (analysis results) to be ready in about a week. I've asked for updates; I've been pressing my officers too because I don't want this matter to be delayed,' he told reporters after attending the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference 2025: Recalling Jakarta Statement, here, Tuesday. Azam said the review process takes time due to the volume of recordings involved, and MACC wants to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly and thoroughly. 'Everyone is asking why it's taking so long. But we have to understand, this involves 10 videos, not just one. So we need to examine them very carefully. 'We must be fair. Otherwise, there will be parties questioning whether the forensic work was impartial. So we need to do it properly,' he said. Recently, several video recordings allegedly showing conversations involving bribery between certain individuals and several Sabah lawmakers related to mineral licensing in the State went viral. Meanwhile, the whistleblower behind the scandal on Tuesday submitted nearly 300 pages of fresh evidence to the MACC. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said it includes witness names, WhatsApp conversations, call logs, documents and a mobile phone containing original chat records. He said a new video was also provided, adding to the nine previously released. 'We have instructions (from MACC) to serve further evidence. This is in furtherance of the nine videos as well as the 50-page statement that was given,' he said to reporters outside the MACC headquarters, Tuesday. Mahajoth said the new evidence paints a clear money trail involving proxies and alleged abuse of power, including a clandestine share transfer. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Analysis of Sabah corruption videos to be ready in a week
Azam PUTRAJAYA (Apr 29): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) analysis of video clips allegedly involving a corruption scandal linked to several Sabah state assemblymen over mineral mining licensing is expected to be completed within a week. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that forensic reports on the 10 viral video recordings had been obtained, but the agency still needed time to thoroughly examine all the evidence before making any decisions. 'I expect it (analysis results) to be ready in about a week. I've asked for updates; I've been pressing my officers too because I don't want this matter to be delayed,' he told reporters after attending the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference 2025: Recalling Jakarta Statement here Tuesday. Azam said the review process takes time due to the volume of recordings involved, and MACC wants to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly and thoroughly. 'Everyone is asking why it's taking so long. But we have to understand, this involves 10 videos, not just one. So we need to examine them very carefully. 'We must be fair. Otherwise, there will be parties questioning whether the forensic work was impartial. So we need to do it properly,' he said. Recently, several video recordings allegedly showing conversations involving bribery between certain individuals and several Sabah lawmakers related to mineral licensing in the state went viral. Meanwhile, the whistleblower behind the scandal on Tuesday submitted nearly 300 pages of fresh evidence to the MACC. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said it includes witness names, WhatsApp conversations, call logs, documents, and a mobile phone containing original chat records. He said a new video was also provided, adding to the nine previously released. 'We have instructions (from MACC) to serve further evidence. This is in furtherance of the nine videos as well as the 50-page statement that was given,' he said to reporters outside the MACC headquarters Tuesday. Mahajoth said the new evidence paints a clear money trail involving proxies and alleged abuse of power, including a clandestine share transfer. – Bernama
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Analysis of Sabah corruption videos to be ready in a week
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) analysis of video clips allegedly involving a corruption scandal linked to several Sabah state assemblymen over mineral mining licensing is expected to be completed within a week. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that forensic reports on the 10 viral video recordings had been obtained, but the agency still needed time to thoroughly examine all the evidence before making any decisions. 'I expect it (analysis results) to be ready in about a week. I've asked for updates; I've been pressing my officers too because I don't want this matter to be delayed,' he told reporters after attending the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference 2025: Recalling Jakarta Statement here today. Azam said the review process takes time due to the volume of recordings involved, and MACC wants to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly and thoroughly. 'Everyone is asking why it's taking so long. But we have to understand, this involves 10 videos, not just one. So we need to examine them very carefully. 'We must be fair. Otherwise, there will be parties questioning whether the forensic work was impartial. So we need to do it properly,' he said. Recently, several video recordings allegedly showing conversations involving bribery between certain individuals and several Sabah lawmakers related to mineral licensing in the state went viral. Meanwhile, the whistleblower behind the scandal today submitted nearly 300 pages of fresh evidence to the MACC. His lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, said it includes witness names, WhatsApp conversations, call logs, documents, and a mobile phone containing original chat records. He said a new video was also provided, adding to the nine previously released. 'We have instructions (from MACC) to serve further evidence. This is in furtherance of the nine videos as well as the 50-page statement that was given,' he said to reporters outside the MACC headquarters today. Mahajoth said the new evidence paints a clear money trail involving proxies and alleged abuse of power, including a clandestine share transfer.
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Sabah corruption scandal: MACC forensic review of viral videos nearing completion, says chief
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) analysis of video clips allegedly involving a corruption scandal linked to several Sabah state assemblymen over mineral mining licensing is expected to be completed within a week. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that forensic reports on the 10 viral video recordings had been obtained, but the agency still needed time to thoroughly examine all the evidence before making any decisions. 'I expect it (analysis results) to be ready in about a week. I've asked for updates; I've been pressing my officers too because I don't want this matter to be delayed,' he told reporters after attending the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference 2025: Recalling Jakarta Statement here today. Azam said the review process takes time due to the volume of recordings involved, and MACC wants to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly and thoroughly. 'Everyone is asking why it's taking so long. But we have to understand, this involves 10 videos, not just one. So we need to examine them very carefully. 'We must be fair. Otherwise, there will be parties questioning whether the forensic work was impartial. So we need to do it properly,' he said. Recently, several video recordings allegedly showing conversations involving bribery between certain individuals and several Sabah lawmakers related to mineral licensing in the state went viral. — Bernama
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Progress of Ismail Sabri graft probe at 15-20 %, says Azam Baki
PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into corruption allegations involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reached 15 to 20 per cent progress, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. He said the probe is still ongoing and Ismail Sabri is expected to be called in to provide his statement in two weeks' time. 'We will summon him in about two weeks, as he has been asked to prepare several documents. The probe is ongoing and, as I mentioned earlier, it concerns his asset declaration. 'Such investigations generally require some time, as the individual served with a notice has the responsibility to explain the source of their assets, among others, and satisfy us as the issuing agency,' he told reporters after attending the Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference 2025: Recalling Jakarta Statement, here today. Azam said it was essential to verify whether the declared assets were accurate. 'If the declaration is found to be false or insufficient, further action can be taken,' he said. The Bera Member of Parliament is being investigated over alleged corruption and money laundering involving expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure from August 2021 to November 2022. The case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. On March 3, Azam said that Ismail Sabri was a suspect in the corruption and money laundering case after MACC discovered about RM170 million in cash in various currencies, along with 16 kilogrammes of gold bars in a safe house during a raid.
