Further questioning of former Felda chairman Isa Samad has been postponed after he underwent eye surgery, MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim said.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has postponed recording further statements from former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Isa Samad after he was admitted to hospital for eye surgery.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the agency had been scheduled to complete recording Isa’s statement yesterday and today.
However, he said the process was postponed after Isa was sent to hospital for treatment.
“We have postponed the recording of Datuk Seri Isa’s statement until we receive information from the prison authorities that he has recovered.
“We will then resume recording his statement. There is still a lot more to be recorded from him,” he told reporters after the closing ceremony of the 5th National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference 2026 here today.
Abd Halim also said two individuals would be charged in connection with a separate Felda-related case following approval from the Attorney General’s Chambers.
He said the case was among seven investigations involving Felda currently being conducted by the MACC.
The former Felda manager is expected to face one charge under Section 420 of the Penal Code, while the former Felda CEO will face two charges under Section 417.
“The former Felda manager will be charged on Sept 29, while the former Felda CEO will be charged on Sept 30,” he said.
In a separate development, Abd Halim said the MACC had completed its investigation into alleged irregularities involving the distribution of fertiliser to farmers in Kedah and would recommend charges against two individuals.
He said the investigation had been completed and the case was classified under Section 418 of the Penal Code.
“We have completed the investigation into the issue involving the distribution of fertiliser to farmers in Kedah.
“Based on our investigation, we will recommend charges against two individuals. The case is classified under Section 418,” he said.
Abd Halim said the MACC would refer the investigation papers to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further action.
“If the Attorney General gives approval for our recommendation, charges may be brought in court next week or the following week,” he said.
He declined to disclose the identities of those involved when asked whether any government officials were implicated in the case.
“That cannot be disclosed. Wait for it,” he said.
