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Free Malaysia Today
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Sabah sports minister Ellron Angin denies role in mining graft scandal
Sabah youth and sports minister Ellron Alfred Angin has denied receiving a RM530,000 bribe in the alleged mining scandal in the state. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : Sabah youth and sports minister Ellron Alfred Angin has denied a news report alleging that he accepted a bribe of RM530,000 in connection with the alleged mining scandal in Sabah. Ellron said the accusations in the report by Malaysiakini are 'baseless slander driven by immature political motives to tarnish my reputation and integrity as an elected representative'. 'I have always upheld the principles of integrity, accountability and clean governance in line with the Sabah state government's commitment to combat corruption,' he said in a Facebook post. 'I have instructed my legal team to take firm action against any party spreading these false allegations.' The Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) deputy president's denial follows a rebuttal from party president Jeffrey Kitingan, who was also implicated in the Malaysiakini report, along with four other Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) leaders. On Monday, Sabah assistant industrial development and entrepreneurship minister Andi Suryady Bandy, and Sindumin assemblyman Dr Yusof Yacob were charged with receiving bribes related to mineral prospecting licence applications in the state. Yusof is also the chairman of Qhazanah Sabah Bhd, the state government's investment arm. Businessman Albert Wei was charged with bribing them. The alleged scandal was reported last year after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state. In February, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they had been heavily edited.
Free Malaysia Today
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
2 reps among 3 to be charged over Sabah mining scandal
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the anti-graft agency is in the process of arresting the suspects. PETALING JAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that two assemblymen are among three individuals set to be charged in connection with the alleged mining scandal in Sabah. MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the three would be charged this month, with the Sabah corruption court expected to fix a date soon, Sinar Harian reported. 'At the moment, we are in the process of arresting the suspects and notifying them of their required appearance in court,' he told reporters after an event in Kota Kinabalu. 'There are two suspects who are assemblymen, and one civilian. 'I will not disclose the exact date until the process is complete, but I am confident that they will be charged in court this month,' he said. On the authenticity of videos allegedly implicating several assemblymen in the scandal, Azam said the investigation did not rely solely on this footage. 'I cannot comment further on the matter as it could be sub judice. Any evidence will be handed over to the public prosecutor for assessment and, if deemed necessary, brought to court. 'However, we are not solely dependent on the videos, whether genuine or not. We are also considering other supporting evidence,' he said. A source from MACC previously said that the investigation papers on the alleged mining scandal were submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers last month and that several individuals could be charged. In May, MACC said it had completed a forensic report on the controversial videos. The alleged scandal was reported in 2024 after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state. In February, Azam said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they had been heavily edited.
