Isa, wife quizzed by MACC for four hours
Published on: Thursday, June 22, 2017
Putra Jaya: Former Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGV) chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad and his wife Bibi Sharliza Mohd Khalid were questioned for four hours by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).Isa said he was asked to explain certain issues relating to FGV, but declined to reveal details."I was asked to provide explanation on several issues. There were many issues but I will not reveal what they are.
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"This is normal. When there are allegations, as (former) chairman, I have to explain."I gave my statement. Whether I'm wrong or not I don't know. Let MACC investigate and decide," said Isa to reporters as he exited the MACC headquarters.Isa and his wife arrived at the building at 9.40am Wednesday and went into the MACC headquarters without addressing the media gathered there.They were summoned by the MACC to have their statements recorded over issues involving FGV.
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On Monday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced the appointment of Tan Sri Sulaiman Mahbob as acting FGV chairman.Isa, who relinquished his post on Monday, was appointed as acting chairman of the Land Public Transport Commission.
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Meanwhile, police are looking for a man who threatened to shoot Isa on Facebook.Jempol district police chief Superintendent Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the man made the threatening comment over the dispute in FGV's boardroom tussle.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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