KUALA LUMPUR: A non-governmental organisation has urged the police to investigate a former Sabah government-linked company chief executive officer for allegedly slandering Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar said a video with malicious intent against Hajiji had been posted on YouTube.
"The individual in the video had alluded that Hajiji is corrupt.
"The individual claimed that Hajiji had pressured him into awarding contracts," he said outside the Sri Petaling police station today.
"If it's about the chief minister's minutes (nota bida), that is of no value.
"There are some contractors who complained when they attempted to exploit these minutes but failed," he said, adding that those minutes were merely supporting notes and could not be considered as an order.
Zulkarnain said he had also filed a second report in relation to a social media post alleging that the same former CEO and another man with a Datuk title had conspired to lie to a company's board of directors to secure projects.
"The post had a link to an article which alleges that these two individuals were making arrangements to monopolise mineral exploration projects in Sabah."
Zulkarnain urged the police to investigate this matter immediately.
"Statements must be made with proof or documentation to support their claims and not merely by word of mouth," he said.
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It was reported that the Sabah government was prepared to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following allegations of its assemblymen involved in bribery.
Hajiji said they were aware of the audio recording which allegedly indicated several assemblymen of the state receiving bribes.
He said the state government had requested that the authorities investigate the matter.
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A report was also lodged against a former senior officer of a Sabah mining company for allegedly abusing power.
According to FMT, the report pertains to allegations regarding the man's ties with a broker from Peninsular Malaysia, dating back to his time at the Minerals and Geoscience Department.
The report, which quoted sources, said the broker had served as an intermediary in multiple states, using corrupt practices to help mineral exploration companies obtain prospecting licences.
The report also said Hajiji became aware of the officer's collusion with the broker.
Investigations showed that the former senior officer and his accomplice used intimidation tactics, including pre-planned video recordings.
Investigations also revealed that the duo collaborated with certain political parties to advance their agenda.
They attempted to "shield" themselves by seeking protection under whistleblower legislation, acting as informants to cover up their crimes.