MACC to quiz Sanusi over rare earth scandal

Malaysiakini : The MACC will be questioning caretaker Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor as part of their probe into a rare earth elements (REE) mining project in the state.

MACC chief Azam Baki (above) said they have questioned 12 people thus far. "More people will be called in for questioning including Sanusi… it is just a matter of when they will be called for questioning," he was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.

Meanwhile, Azam said the graft busters were also tracking down China nationals said to be involved in the mining project.   "The China nationals were claimed to have invested in the REE mining and the investigating officers are identifying their whereabouts to assist our probe. "We are not sure if they are in Malaysia or in China," he said.

Caretaker Kedah menteri besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor

On Tuesday, the MACC was reported to be investigating illegal REE mining activities in Bukit Enggang, Sik, following complaints by Kedah Umno, local residents and groups critical of Sanusi.

On the same day, the MACC arrested a senior official at Menteri Besar Kedah Incorporated (MBI Kedah) as well as a company director as part of the probe.

OCT : It looks like Sanusi problems are not over yet. His bad karma keeps pouring. All enforcement officers must make appointments with him or his private sec or political sec or even his police bodyguard. He wants to maintain his image. No more middle night arrest. Let him have his bath, his coffee and an MPV waiting.

He has become a man of interest by the enforcement officers. If not, he will cause ruckus for them. The next govt agency can be LHDN to review his income tax declaration. Looks like he will be a very busy man at the court to compete with NR.

Knucklehead : Make sure he answer his phone, he has a tendency to 'not answer' for the fear of 'getting arrested' and we don't want to dent his pristine image. BTW. He was mocking MACC that he has not been called up for questioning. Just saying.....

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