Perlis MB not detained by MACC
It is understood that Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli was called in for questioning at MACC’s headquarters in Putrajaya today. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: Perlis menteri besar Shukri Ramli has not been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as was reported by a news portal which said the anti-graft agency detained him this morning in relation to alleged abuse of power.
A statement on Shukri’s Facebook page uploaded by the administrator said Shukri had not been remanded.
“He was allowed to return after providing his statement,” it said.
Shukri’s son and four others are being investigated over the alleged falsification of documents related to claims for infrastructure projects worth RM600,000.
The five, who were detained last Wednesday, were released on bail by MACC two days later.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Shukri was at the agency’s headquarters in Putrajaya for questioning under Section 53(3) of the MACC Act.
“I can confirm that MACC summoned him (Shukri). He is at our headquarters now, where MACC officers are recording his statement in relation to allegations against him and his son,” he told Malaysiakini earlier today.