The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently seeking Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) to obtain statements from several individuals in Taiwan and the United Kingdom as part of its investigation into an alleged RM1.1 billion investment case.
MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman said the agency has contacted the Attorney General’s Chambers to secure the necessary international cooperation, as the probe involves jurisdictions in both countries.
According to Abd Halim, the MLA process is essential to ensure all evidence and witness statements obtained overseas comply with international laws and legal procedures.
He explained that investigations are expected to take time due to the complexities surrounding cross-border legal requirements and differing regulations between the countries involved.
Speaking to Bernama after his working visit to the Selangor MACC office on Wednesday, Abd Halim said the commission has so far recorded statements from 26 individuals, including Rafizi Ramli and his former aide Chai Jin Shern.
He added that documentation and analysis of evidence linked to the case are currently underway, including materials voluntarily submitted by Rafizi.
“The documents provided by him have been received and are currently being analysed and considered as part of our investigation,” he said.
The MACC opened its investigation paper on February 16 following complaints lodged by several non-governmental organisations alleging that a project agreement involving a strategic semiconductor industry collaboration between the Ministry of Economy and UK-based company ARM Limited was rushed and biased.
The NGOs claimed the agreement could potentially expose the government to financial losses amounting to billions of ringgit.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, Section 420 of the Penal Code, and Section 409 of the Penal Code.
The high-profile probe has continued to attract public attention amid growing scrutiny over government-linked investment decisions and allegations involving foreign funding and political influence.
