The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has disclosed that it has summoned a Singaporean entrepreneur to assist with investigations involving a prominent figure in Malaysia. However, the MACC refrained from revealing the identity of the individual under scrutiny.
Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, Director of MACC's Anti-Money Laundering Division, affirmed this development in response to inquiries from Malay Mail. He stated, "The MACC confirms that a Singaporean businessman and real estate developer has been summoned to aid in the ongoing inquiry into a notable individual in Malaysia. The businessman has also been directed to disclose his personal assets and financial interests of his family."
Zainul Abidin hinted at the possibility of more individuals being summoned for interrogation in connection with this investigation but refrained from providing additional details or divulging the identity of the "high-profile" person in question.
Earlier today, Malay Mail sought clarification from MACC following reports by Singaporean news outlet CNA regarding MACC's inquiries into various corporate personalities, including Datuk Seri Akbar Khan, a major shareholder in Malaysian property developer BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd, who is also a Singaporean businessman.
CNA's reports suggested that Akbar was among those under scrutiny as part of MACC's broadening investigation into former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin. Furthermore, CNA mentioned that MACC had conducted inquiries into Tan Sri Tajudin Ramli and initiated separate audits related to the business dealings of Tan Sri Halim Saad and Tan Sri Tan Hua Choon.
According to CNA's latest report, MACC had temporarily detained Akbar last week for questioning following a raid on his residential and business premises in Kuala Lumpur. MACC also froze his accounts and mandated the declaration of his assets and those of his family.
In response, Akbar's office refrained from commenting on specific details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation and emphasizing their commitment to ensuring a fair inquiry. Attempts to reach Tajudin, Halim, and Tan for comment were unsuccessful.
This development underscores the intensifying efforts of MACC in combating corruption and financial impropriety, signaling a proactive stance in investigating individuals across borders.
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