MACC completing probe into Penang undersea tunnel project


The MACC is completing investigations into the Penang Under Sea Tunnel Project and will soon refer the papers to the deputy public prosecutor. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 3, 2020.

THE investigation papers on the Penang undersea tunnel project is in the final stages of completion, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki.

The investigation papers on the project are expected to be completed within two to three weeks and will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further action, he told Bernama when contacted today.

Earlier, some MACC officers went to the Penang state government administrative building at the Tun Abdul Razak Complex (Komtar) to record the statements from some officials there.

Two MACC teams arrived at the 52nd floor at 9.35am, which houses the offices of Deputy Chief Minister I Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy and two state executive councillors, Zairil Khir Johari and Yeoh Soon Hin.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government had received a letter from the MACC to interview several state executive councillors and leaders regarding the undersea tunnel issue.

Former Penang Port Commission chairman Jeffrey Chew has been remanded for four days beginning July 1 to facilitate investigation into the case. – Bernama, July 3, 2020.


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