KUALA LUMPUR: Officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today visited Menara Tabung Haji (TH) in Jalan Tun Razak, believed to be tied to its probe into graft and abuse of power.
It was learnt that MACC officers were there to conduct checks and meetings with senior management figures within TH.
However, the 15 pressmen assembled at the building’s main entrance did not spot any of the officers, despite having waited from 8am to 4pm.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki, when contacted, confirmed the presence of his officers at Menara TH, but declined to elaborate.
MACC had on Tuesday raided the homes and office of Baling Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim.
Azeez, who was TH chairman, yesterday confirmed that he had resigned from TH.
Meanwhile, Azeez, in an interview with Utusan Malaysia, denied that he was the northern MP whom MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull claimed had attempted to bribe him to drop the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) investigation in 2015.
“I am not the person he mentioned. I have never met him. I never disturbed him from doing his investigation. Who am I? What power do I have?” he told Utusan Online.
Shukri had on Tuesday told a press conference that he was pressured and threatened when he first headed the probe into the 1MDB issue. He told the media that an MP had approached him and offered a bribe.
Although he did not name the MP, Shukri said the lawmaker came from the north and was known for the adage “cash is king”.