Why fuss over Mat Sabu's aide money, Chin Tong asks Rafizi

Kamles Kumar Kamles Kumar Updated 7 years ago · Published on 16 Aug 2018 12:10PM · 6 Comments

Deputy Defence Minister Liew Chin Tong says there is no need for PKR deputy president hopeful Rafizi Ramli to create an uproar over the money raised by Mohamad Sabu's aide. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, August 16, 2018.

LIEW Chin Tong has slammed PKR deputy president hopeful Rafizi Ramli for creating a ruckus over the RM800,000 raised by Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu’s aide.

He said Rafizi could have sought clarification about the money raised to clear the aide’s bankruptcy debts instead of turning to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

“I feel no need for Rafizi to blow things out of proportion. Rafizi is one phone call away from us. 

“He could have called the minister, call myself or call the person he referred too to seek clarification. I think there is no need for trial by media,” Liew told reporters at the Parliament lobby today. 

The aide allegedly received the money from various parties to settle his bankrupt status, which was only lifted in late May, after Pakatan Harapan won the general election earlier that month.

Liew added the money raised by the aide was from his family and friends, which was well known fact in the ministry. 

“I know the person for six years. We have been working closely. I know that he was bankrupt. In order for the appointment, some of us friends and his family tried to help him. 

“In order to clear the bankruptcy to be eligible to work. There is no hanky panky,” he said.

The DAP strategist also reiterated what Mohamad or better known as Mat Sabu said by allowing the MACC to investigate fully to clear the aide of the charges. 

“MACC will investigate as soon as possible and whether to charge him or not or whether to clear him. I think this case shouldn’t be blown out of proportion,” Liew said. 

Mat Sabu said he would cooperate with the graft body to clear charges.

News reports on his aide quoted sources as saying that payments to the individual were made a few days after Mohamad, who is Amanah president, took office as defence minister on May 22.

MACC has recorded the aide’s statement as well as statements from 10 others, including defence contractors and businessmen.

However, Rafizi claimed the aide raised more than RM800,000 and there were dubious payments that he had obtained records off. – August 16, 2018.

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  • Rafizi has kept up to his reputation as a loose cannon and frankly, he should stay out of Pakatan for the time being. He has a tendency to make things worse for the party and government by his incessant whining.

    Posted 7 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • Rafizi should listen to himself closely.He has to learn to walk with eyes open rather than to run with eyes closed

    Posted 7 years ago by George Singaram · Reply

  • ChinTong--- i do not agreed with Rafizi manners but I think he has the rights to fuss over that. So does anyone who wishes to do so.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Do not swipe everything unpleasant by covering it up thru a request for direct discussion. Behaving like Umno in their clandestine dealings are ways of the past. Nothing to fear if there is no wrongs and let the investigation do justice. The final verdict will make a fool of anyone who challenges it wrongly. You are only not even halfway as a first term timer in the Ministry. Mohd Sabu may be offended with Rafizi ridiculous actions but no bother to response to create further annoyance which is commendable in view of his simplicity of approach but serious in behaviour as a Minister. Why did you have to take up the role as a barking pit bull, where it is deemed as apple polishing. Learn to be calm and stable to prove your maturity in the job role..Let Rafizi be as he thinks being loud is giving him tractions in his pursuance of the Deputy President post in PKR. Rafizi forgot that it is not just the PKR members and clique of his that will be propping him in his future quest in the political arena. Many do not forget easily when the loudness is blurr. As I have mentioned earlier in all Rafizi cleverness he is not fully aware or alert on his stupidity explicitly being revealed.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Rafizi is most of the time.......STUPID! period.

    Posted 7 years ago by Azis Yusoff · Reply

  • Before 509 , happy with Rafizi. Lately honestly , NO.

    Posted 7 years ago by Tam Yan Cheng · Reply

  • The issue with the aide is secondary... rafizi is just trying to latch on to matters/issues, create s stir and show everyone that he is diligent, sincere, proactive, whatever... PKR Deputy Presidency is up for grabs.. so he must show some accomplishments! Thats what its all about!

    Posted 7 years ago by Thiruchelvam Thirunavukarasu · Reply