‘Every day, I get asked the same thing’: Sabah CM shrugs off GRS corruption allegations, urges authorities to handle matter Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Nov 16 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor declined to comment further on allegations of a corruption scandal involving assemblymen from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), stating that the matter should be left to the relevant authorities to handle. He also urged reporters to refrain from raising the issue. “Every day, I get asked the same thing. Stop asking about such stories. “Don’t dwell on it. Let the relevant departments carry out their investigations and take necessary action. “We’ll just wait and see,” he said light-heartedly to reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the WorldSkills Malaysia Sabah 2024 competition at the Mara Skills Institute here today. Malaysiakini recently released a series of recordings alleging corruption and abuse of power involving high-ranking leaders. The allegations have sparked public debate and prompted investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The first one was an audio recording where Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Yusof Yacob is allegedly heard discussing bribes with a contractor. The assemblyman has denied wrongdoing, suggesting the clip could have been fabricated using artificial intelligence. Another video was the alleged whistleblower accusing Hajiji of abusing his power. Kemabong assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang’s video was also released the following day, where he was allegedly talking how he secured one prospecting licence even though he asked for two from Hajiji. However, he defended himself, asserting that no corruption occurred during the meeting and pledging cooperation with MACC if summoned. The recent videos involve Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari and Deputy Chief Minister cum Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Arsad denied the allegation, which he believed intended to tarnish his reputation. As of press time, Shahelmey has not issued any statement on the video. — The Borneo Post News
Onn Hafiz promises ‘no Bangsa Johor will be left behind’ in state Budget 2025 Posted on November 21, 2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — Johor’s Budget 2025, set to be presented tomorrow with the theme ‘Maju Johor, Rakyat Sejahtera’, will focus on six key pillars of the ‘Agenda Maju Johor’, Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. He said the Budget will address vital aspects such as economic development,… Read More
Fahmi: U Mobile nears full completion of Jendela project with 78 of 81 towers done, highlights upcoming satellite pilot for wider coverage Posted on November 11, 2024 KUCHING, Nov 10 — U Mobile Sdn Bhd has completed 78 out of 81 towers assigned to them under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the telco’s achievement surpassed other telecommunications companies involved in the same project, which took longer to operate… Read More
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on November 17, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read More