THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today summoned a businessman to facilitate investigations into the misappropriation of development funds meant for rural areas in Sabah.

The businessman is said to have at least seven companies under his control, including his own, which obtained contracts from the Rural and Regional Development Ministry.

The businessman is also said to borrow licences from his colleagues by paying involvement fees of RM30,000 for each licence.

“The aim of borrowing the licences is to fulfill limited tender qualifying conditions, namely, 10 companies for every project being applied for,” said a source.

MACC deputy commissioner (operations) Azam Baki confirmed that the individual had been summoned to have his statement taken, but declined to comment further. – Bernama, October 15, 2017.