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TWO former staff members of Seputeh member of Parliament Teresa Kok were summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) allegedly over a speech she delivered in Parliament last year.
"I have no knowledge or involvement in the reasons behind the MACC's decision," said the Seputeh MP.
Kok said she was "stunned" to find out that her former staff, Edmund Teoh Keng Yaik and Ng Yoot Kuen, were called in for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 6.
Asserting the independence of the MACC, Kok urged all parties to avoid "baseless speculation or making unfounded accusations."
"We must allow the investigative process to proceed without obstruction," she said, adding that Teoh has been remanded until Sunday.
The speech in question, delivered in Parliament on Nov 14 2024, showed Kok raising concerns about the Federal Territory Education Department's procurement of smartboards.
She said it was shared publicly on her social media platforms.
"My speech was not an attack on any individual or department but a call for transparency.
Kok also said she found being blamed by certain members of her party and the families of her former staff for the MACC's actions deeply regrettable and disheartening.
“I strongly urge all parties to refrain from engaging in baseless speculation or making unfounded accusations at this time.
"It is essential that we respect the rule of law and give the authorities the space they need to carry out their work impartially and thoroughly," she added. - March 6, 2025