Rafizi To Provide New Evidence To MACC In Semiconductor Investment Probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Rafizi Ramli is expected to voluntarily appear at the headquarters of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this Thursday to submit additional evidence related to investigations into the government’s investment deal with Arm Holdings.
His lawyer, Nik Zarith Nik Moustapha, said the submission of new material was initiated by Rafizi himself in an effort to assist investigators in strengthening and completing the ongoing probe.
According to him, the additional evidence is believed to be directly linked to several individuals and processes currently being examined by investigators.
He added that the development may lead to MACC recording further statements from Rafizi as well as several other parties named in the new documents.
“The additional evidence is expected to help complete the investigation, including the recording of statements from several relevant individuals,” he said when contacted today.
Last week, Rafizi, who is also the Member of Parliament for Pandan, spent four consecutive days at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya giving statements regarding the case.
The former Economy Minister had previously explained that investigators were primarily focusing on procedures and decision-making processes related to the government investment.
He said the probe had so far centred more on administrative and management processes rather than allegations of corruption.
Rafizi also stated that the collaboration involving Arm Holdings included several ministries such as the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Finance.
In the same development, the MACC confirmed that statements from 22 individuals have been recorded to assist investigations being carried out under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
The case continues to attract public attention due to its connection to the country’s strategic investments in the semiconductor and high-technology industries.
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