Kota Kinabalu: The two Sabah assemblymen charged with corruption on Monday said they will cooperate fully with the legal process to clear their names.
In a joint statement, they stand by the principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
Sindumin Assemblyman Dr Yusof, who is Qhazanah Sabah Chairman, said he would fight the charge in court.
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“We have full confidence in the country’s justice system,” he said.
Tanjung Batu Assemblyman Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy said he will leave it to the Sabah Government to decide his future in office.
Andi, also Kalabakan Member of Parliament, was responding to questions on whether he would take a leave of absence following the charge of receiving a RM150,000 bribe.
“We believe we can clear our names through the court process.
“I want to stress that I am not guilty. I will go through all court procedures while upholding the rule of law.
“I am confident the process will be transparent and fair. Together with Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob, we will prove our innocence. God willing, all will go smoothly,” he said.
Andi said he would continue to serve his constituents as usual.