PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli returned to the headquarters of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here today to continue giving statements in connection with investigations into a government contract worth nearly RM1.1 billion.
Arriving at about 9.50 am alongside his legal team, Rafizi said he would submit an additional 28 pages of documentary evidence to the investigators.
“I am voluntarily giving an additional statement to assist the MACC investigation so it can be aligned with other evidence that was not covered during questioning last week.
“This evidence includes reports from the media itself because the collaboration with Arm Holdings was not done quietly behind closed doors like the 1MDB scandal, but instead was widely reported by the media, with statements and explanations from senior national leaders, including three other senior government leaders who were involved,” he told reporters before entering the MACC headquarters.
Rafizi said he hoped the additional statement and evidence would help MACC conduct a more comprehensive probe.
“I think after my statement today, it will help the MACC determine who else needs to be called.
“And with all the more comprehensive evidence, I am confident the MACC can conclude that, based on my questioning so far, there are no elements involving money or suspicious transactions,” he said.
Rafizi had previously spent four days giving statements to assist in the investigation.
Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki was previously reported as saying that investigations into the RM1.1 billion investment linked to a semiconductor industry strategic partnership agreement between the Economy Ministry and the UK-based Arm Holdings were now in the final stages.
So far, 22 witnesses have been called, including political analyst Chai Jin Shern, better known as James Chai. Two more witnesses – one in Taiwan and another in Malaysia – are expected to be summoned.
The MACC opened its investigation paper on Feb 16 following complaints by three non-governmental organisations alleging that the agreement had been rushed and skewed, potentially exposing the government to financial risks.
— BERNAMA
