Perlis MB quizzed, not detained by MACC
Published on: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
By: FMT
It is understood that Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli was called in for questioning at MACC’s headquarters in Putrajaya today. (Facebook pic)
Kuala Lumpur: Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli has not been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), contrary to a news portal’s report which said the anti-graft agency had detained him this morning in relation to alleged abuse of power.
A statement on Shukri’s Facebook page uploaded by the administrator said Shukri had not been remanded.
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“He was allowed to return after providing his statement,” it said.
Shukri’s son and four others are being investigated over the alleged falsification of documents related to claims for infrastructure projects worth RM600,000.
The five, who were detained last Wednesday, were released on bail by MACC two days later.
In a subsequent Facebook post, Shukri stressed the importance of obtaining accurate news.
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“Don’t spread fake news. As I’ve stressed before, I will continue to cooperate with MACC in their investigation,” he said.
“Alhamdulillah (God willing), there is nothing to worry about.”
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MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Shukri was at the agency’s headquarters in Putrajaya for questioning under Section 53(3) of the MACC Act.
“I can confirm that MACC summoned him (Shukri). He is at our headquarters now, where MACC officers are recording his statement in relation to allegations against him and his son,” he told Malaysiakini earlier today.
It is understood that Shukri arrived at the MACC headquarters at 9.50am.
Shukri, who became the menteri besar in December 2022, was previously reported as saying that he trusted MACC would conduct a proper investigation into his son.
He said he considered the probe a “test”, adding that he had a weakness for being “too good” and “placing his trust in everyone”.
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