THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said it is conducting an investigation into a Terengganu assemblyman’s alleged involvement in a RM500,000 bribe.

Terengganu MACC director Ruslan Che Amad said the agency was aware of the issue and had gathered various information.

Declining to divulge further, he said he had known about the issue before the news went viral, adding that people should not be spreading such information on social media.

“Disseminating information as happened yesterday could disrupt investigations. Anyone with information should come forward to the MACC, he told Bernama when contacted.

“The MACC does not rely on what is viral but gathers evidence with full integrity,” he said.

Yesterday, some screenshots of a conversation through the WhatsApp application, on a sand project and remuneration that needs to be given to the assemblyman involved, went viral on social media.

It is said to be a conversation between a senior official of a state government-owned institution, who represents the assemblyman involved, with a contractor.

Kemasik assemblyman Saiful Azmi Suhaili, who realised that he had been linked to the issue, expressed his willingness to work with the MACC to assist the investigation.

“I have no problem with the MACC investigation because I am not involved in the matter. I have also appointed a lawyer and will refer to my lawyer for further action,” he said when met by reporters during a break from the assembly sitting today. – Bernama, August 11, 2020.