Shamsul Iskandar To Provide Statement Over Bribery Allegations Tomorrow - MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin is expected to appear at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya tomorrow to provide a statement regarding allegations of bribery involving businessman Albert Tei.

When contacted today, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that an investigation paper has been opened following reports by a news portal, saying three witnesses have been called to provide statements so far.

Azam added that Albert Tei himself is scheduled to give his statement on Dec 1, following his request for a postponement due to unavoidable technical issues.

Besides these individuals, Azam said the woman featured in a viral video conversation with Albert has already come forward and provided her statement at 2 pm today.

"All individuals summoned must cooperate fully to ensure a swift conclusion to this investigation. I have given my officers a two-week deadline to complete it, as this is a serious matter that requires immediate resolution," he said. 

On Nov 25, Shamsul Iskandar announced his resignation as senior political secretary to the Prime Minister.

The MACC had previously confirmed the launch of a probe into the corruption allegations involving both Albert Tei and Shamsul Iskandar, stating that all relevant parties would be summoned to provide evidence.

– BERNAMA