MACC to investigate after PKR deputy in Sekijang files report on poaching allegations



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JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that Natrah Ismail, a PKR MP in Sekijang, has filed a report on his allegations that he was offered to switch sides.

In a statement, the anti-bribery body said the legislator went to the Segamat branch in connection with allegations of a RM10,000 bribe offer by two people who wanted her to switch sides.

“During the meeting, Natrah confirmed that there is no bribe offer worth RM10 thousand as alleged by a Facebook page known as Ops Johor.

“However, MACC will carry out an investigation into the matter and the statements of several witnesses and Natrah will be recorded,” he said on Sunday (March 7).

MACC also urged the public not to speculate on this matter.

Earlier, Natrah reported to the MACC about an attempt to get him to support Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin with promises of benefits.

Natrah claimed that the incident occurred on March 3 and that it involved two people, including a “Datuk Seri”.

“I made the report based on Section 25 of the MACC Act of 2009 on the obligation to report an act of corruption and I hope that the anti-bribery body will investigate the matter immediately.

“I would like to reiterate once again that I have no interest in supporting Muhyiddin, as he would not betray the PKR, its leaders and, most importantly, the voters of the Sekijang constituency,” he said in a statement. here on Sunday (March 7).

He also advised certain sectors that are still trying to attract PKR lawmakers and the opposition in general, to stop.

“Your minority government that you are trying to save is almost at an end, and to the government, I have one thing to say. Fight! “She said.

On Saturday (March 6), the MACC had urged Natrah to file a report following allegations that she had been tempted to change allegiance.



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