KOTA KINABALU: Several Sabah assemblymen are believed to have been summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today, according to sources.
This followed allegations of corruption arising from a video clip of their conversation published on a news portal.
However, the agency or the individuals involved have not officially confirmed or issued a statement.
One audio clip and three video clips allegedly depicting conversations between the assemblymen in question and the person recording the videos have surfaced on the portal.
They are Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob (Sindumin), Datuk Rubin Balang (Kemabong), Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari (Tempasuk), and Datuk Shahelmey Yahya (Tanjung Keramat).
Dr Yusof, Rubin, and Mohd Arsad have denied receiving bribes related to alleged project negotiations involving mineral mining.
However, Shahelmey, the Sabah Deputy Chief Minister, declined to comment when approached after the tabling of the 2025 Sabah Budget in the state legislative assembly yesterday.
The Sabah works minister was reportedly "interviewed" by an individual who recorded the video.
Shahelmey has promised to issue a statement on the matter but has yet to do so.
A news portal previously reported that at least eight video clips featuring conversations with Sabah assemblymen from a whistleblower would be released.
The scandal also allegedly implicates Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. A previous video from former CEO of Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd, Jontih Enggihon, accused Hajiji of abuse of power.
Hajiji has since denied the allegations, urging authorities to investigate both the giver and receiver of bribes and described the claims as an attempt to undermine his government.