Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) is calling for authorities to reveal the sources of the RM40 million "political contribution" to Sabah Umno, that a state businessman was caught trying to smuggle into the country from Hong Kong.
Referring to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz's parliamentary written reply to Batu MP Tian Chua, its secretary-general Josie M Fernandez said TI-M was “appalled” that Nazri has stated “no elements of corruption was proven” in the case.
"Nazri (left) has stated that the funds were contributions to the Sabah Umno liaison body.
"He further stated that the MACC has concluded that ‘no element of corruption was proven’ in the case.
"However, the MACC must investigate if corruption was a factor in the political contribution of RM40 million,” she said in a statement.
Nazri’s written response, she pointed out, raises many serious questions on the transparency and accountability of party finances.
She added that TI-M has been urging the Malaysian government to regulate political financing and to fully disclose financing of politics in the country, even submitting a memorandum on reforming political financing to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak last year.
Mother of corruption
"TI-M calls for the full disclosure of the sources of the RM40 million as a 'political contribution' to Sabah Umno.
"Absolute transparency is essential in political contributions to rule out the possibility of influence peddling in the political process.
"Money politics contributes to the cancer of corruption.
On Aug 14, 2008, businessman Michael Chia was caught in Hong Kong with Singapore currency amounting to RM40 million and was charged with money laundering and trafficking by the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
The money was reportedly earmarked for Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman and were part of funds being deposited into a Swiss bank account containing US$30 million allegedly being held in trust for Musa by a lawyer.
These claims were followed by allegations by whistleblower website Sarawak Report that linked the monies to timber kickbacks for the chief minister for approving timber licences. The allegations were later denied by Musa.
However, in his written reply yesterday, Nazri said the money was “not for the personal use of the chief minister” but was meant for the Sabah Umno liaison body and that MACC had found “no element of corruption”, which he claimed led the ICAC to take no further action in the case.
IM NOT SURE WHY TI IS BEING BIASED IN THIS MATTER ? WHY ARE THEY OUT TO GET THE GOVERNMENT? WHY HAVE THEY NOT GO AFTER AZMIN ALI OR THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TALAM SCANDAL?
ReplyDeleteThe purposes for opposition now, before the next General Election, is to create more negative news to against CM Musa Aman.
Deletebecause the opposition is now focusing on sabah and sarawak parliament seats...if pakatan can grab at least 25 of sabah and sarawak parliament seats, pakatan has a big chance to captured the putrajaya in 13GE...that's why the opposition is trying their best to create a negative images of sabah CM with a hope that rakyat will vote for them..
Deleteopposition dreaming too much. they think it is easy to take over putrajaya.
DeleteIf they want the govt to be transparent, the opposition need to do the same thing. Duh...
Deleteperhaps is opposition wanted to sabotaj CM Musa name.
ReplyDeleteIf CM didn't involve in such corruption, nobody can bring him down.
DeleteHis name was cleared, even ICAC and Swiss Court are out from the investigation, mean no case has been filed.
Deletei agree...there's no case has been filed...which means musa is innocent...
DeleteNot only want to bring Musa down but also the whole government.
DeleteAnd the opposition will repeat this issue like forever..
DeleteTHose hwaters should just back off.
ReplyDeleteback off those haters.
ReplyDeletemusa aman contribution is huge but opposition may jealous and trying hard to bring up the case,they need to face the truth now.
ReplyDeleteMay be after next general election they will just accept the truth, cause Sabahan will still supporting Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
Deletethe opposition will remain still an opposition...they will continuously trying to bring musa down after the 13GE...
DeleteSabah had RM4 billion in its coffer more than those in Pakatan Rakyat-ruled states of Penang and Selangor.
DeleteIt is useless to deny Musa's big contributions to Sabah.
Deletewhat we actually should say is thank you musa and be graceful.
ReplyDeletemusa is an ideal CM for sabah...we are lucky for having a leader like him...
DeleteI think he will be the longest serving CM.
DeleteBy voting him is a sign of appreciation.
Deletethis is might just a trick from the oppositions
ReplyDeleteIt is the sneaky trick they using now...
Deletetheir dirty tricks...
DeleteGE is just around the corner. vote wisely people.
DeleteIndeed. The opposition are very desperate right now.
Deletethe opposition used to come out negtive artcle to counteract people's attention
ReplyDeletePeople would like to read entertaining news like what opposition providing now....full with lies and politics...
Deletethat's all they can do...KUTUK, HASUT, JANJI is what the opposition is doing now..
DeleteWell, the opposition only know how to talk talk talk...
DeleteMad proven that Musa dint involve in money laudering
ReplyDeleteHe is not involving in any money laundering crime, Musa Aman name was cleared last week.
Deleteopposition should apologize because bring negative image to MA.
Deleteoppositions also have received money as contribution but they didnt even expose it to the public
ReplyDeleteFor sure they wont reveal how much they have received, they finding topic to raise up the same issue again and again.
DeleteWe are very enjoy with Musa's ruling
ReplyDeleteTeruskan sokongan kita kepada Datuk Musa Aman.
DeleteCompare to YTL, Indeed Musa is better.
DeleteSokong CM Datuk Seri Musa Aman continue jadi CM Sabah pada pilihan raya yang akan datang.
DeleteMusa mentadbir Sabah begitu baik sekali, sabah byk mengalami pembangunan.
Deletemusa is much better than YTL...
DeleteDatuk Musa is the best CM ever.
DeleteOpposition will not care about Musa Aman contribution to Sabah but always make lies statement
ReplyDeleteThey want to overtake CM position, for these, they will pay any price to achieve it.
Deletepembangkang cemburu dengan pencapaian musa aman...
DeleteThat is how they get attention from rakyats. trying to fish peoples votes especially in Sabah and Sarawak.
DeletePembangkang cuba mempengaruhi rakyat dengan cakap-cakap kosong mereka.
Deleteyep.. he has a good administration in Sabah. even a gud leader : in management as well as personality
ReplyDeleteUndeniable CM Musa Aman is a good leader and also well manage in sabah financial sector.
Deletepengurusan kewangan sabah diakui antara terbaik dalam negara.
Deletemalah lebih baik daripada selangor dan penang...musa memang seorang yang sangat berkaliber..
DeleteSabah has develop well under Musa's admin. He's an progressive leader. we shud emulated him
ReplyDeleteOpposition will never appreciate his effort in developing Sabah, so Sabahan shouldn't easily get influence by them, stand firm and fight for Musa Aman.
Deleteyep.. i agree to u.. he's even a respectful and caring, isnt?
ReplyDeleteNo doubt he is a good leader with strong leadership.
Deleteyep..of course.. sabahans like him so much. thats why he can retained as a CM almost 10 years..
ReplyDeleteIn deep, CM Musa Aman is so popular among Sabahan, his contribution has gain him a good name as well.
Deletewow.. that so cooool..
ReplyDeleteThus, keep on support him!! coz, i think u state really need a CM like this personality
ReplyDeleteAll right!! thank u to u..we keep on support him!
ReplyDeleteGreat, I found someone with same idea with me, support Musa Aman!!
Deletethats good!! my honored
ReplyDeleteBuatlah siasatan yang wajar agar mereka yang terlibat dalam sindiket rasuah akan dikenakan tindakan undang-undang.
ReplyDeleteSiasatan yang selanjutnya harus dilaksanakan, supaya Pakatan Rakyat boleh hentikan segala fitnah yang diciptakan.
DeletePR memang suka memfitnah...kalau dilayan makin menjadi-jadi...
DeleteAda banyak yang suka dengan pentadbiran Musa ada yang tidak.
ReplyDeleteContribution Musa to Sabah ekonomy is seperate issue to corruption case. The people should smart enough to judge.
ReplyDeleteAuthorities has already withdrawn all the charges against Musa Aman, So what else?
Deletein economic, musa has done an excellent job...in the corruption case, it has been confirmed by the MACC that there's no element of corruption involving musa aman...
DeleteWhere the money come from? What is the purpose?
ReplyDeletePasti ada sindikt yang tidak diketahui. Harap bukti yang lebih kukuh dapat diperolehi untuk membanteras isu rasuah tersebut.
Deletethe most important point is musa aman is innocent...all the allegation and accusation created on him is not true and baseless...
DeleteICAC & MACC sudah mengesahkan Musa tidak terlibat dengan kes rasuah ini.
ReplyDeleteya.. ICAC lagi dikenali badan paling telus..
Deleteada pihak nak mempertikaikan ICAC?
DeleteBanyak lagi orang yang tidak dapat menerima kenyataan sekarang, keras kepala.
Deletetu SAPP pun tidak berani mempertikaikan ICAC...
DeleteIsu ini masih banyak yang kurang jelas. Asal usur kewangan ini juga persoalannya.
ReplyDeleteianya adalah sumbangan politik kepada UMNO sabah menurut laporan MACC...bukannya untuk kegunaan peribadi KM sabah...juga dinyatakan bahawa tiada elemen rasuah yang melibatkan KM sabah...
DeleteSPRM harus teruskan siasatan untuk menyakinkan rakyat. Mustahil juga duit besar ini tidak dapat mengesan apa-apa muslihatnya.
ReplyDeleteSPRM perlu melaksanakan tugas dengan penuh amanah
Deletesiasatan sudah pun selesai dilakukan oleh MACC..malah ICAC...laporan siasatan juga sudah diserah kepada jabatan peguam negara dan nazri telah pun mendedahkannya kepada sidang parlimen...tuduhan2 yang dilemparkan kepada musa aman (KM sabah) selama ini ternyata adalah tuduhan2 yang tidak berasas...
DeleteSekurang-kurangnya SPRM tolong jawab persoalan yang masih menghantui kes ini.
Delete"He further stated that the MACC has concluded that ‘no element of corruption was proven’ in the case.
ReplyDeleteSiasatan telah dibuat dan membuktikan Musa tidak terlibat. Terimalah keputusan tersebut.
Musa mmg tak terlibat, jgn nak manipulasikan lagi isu ini.
DeletePembangkang hanya memutarkan statement MACC untuk hasut pemikiran rakyat
Deletememang kerja pembangkang ni hanya mahu mengelirukan rakyat, mengutuk kerajaan, menghasut pemikiran rakyat, dan menabur janji2 bulan dan bintang...
DeleteTakkan SPRM nak cakap ada elemen rasuah semata-mata mahu puaskan hati pembangkang?
Deletekeputusan siasatan harus dihormati dengan sebaiknya.
DeleteAn alleged RM1bil (S$401 million) scandal involving the Selangor Pakatan Rakyat government. Why opposition don't talk about this??
ReplyDeleteChua Tee Yong said he will disclose more details so that the rakyat can judge if Pakatan Rakyat walks the talk, or merely makes empty promises
DeleteTwenty-five households who have been living in the dark will now have light in their lives with the help of the Barisan Nasional government.
ReplyDeleteA total of 14 electricity poles are set to be erected soon, connecting the electricity supply to the 25 houses in Kg Bakalau, near here, at the cost of RM22,624.60.
ReplyDeleteThe handover ceremony was performed by Community Development and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun recently, where she said that the aid demonstrates the BN-led government’s concern towards the people’s daily needs.
ReplyDelete“The government listens to the people’s needs and the leaders always work hard to solve the people’s problems. Just like today’s event, the affected people will definitely live more comfortable lives with this assistance,” she noted during the ceremony while urging the people to continue supporting the BN government to ensure the continuity of development.
ReplyDeleteAzizah, who is also Klias assemblywoman, reminded the people not to fall for the opposition’s propaganda which will only poison the people’s minds to resent the BN government.
ReplyDelete“The opposition can only make promises but they do not have the capability or capacity to fulfill their sweet promises. BN has served the people for so long and so well, and they managed to develop the country well; so we must support them and reject the opposition,” Azizah said.
ReplyDelete“The opposition can only make promises but they do not have the capability or capacity to fulfill their sweet promises. BN has served the people for so long and so well, and they managed to develop the country well; so we must support them and reject the opposition,” Azizah said.
ReplyDeletePakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (CORRUPTION)
ReplyDeleteIt was also first time in history where a list of Pakatan Rakyat leaders was involved in corruption.
Selangor sand scandal. Can you imagine that the price of sand in Selangor is way more expensive than Singapore ?
Ngo Kor Ming wife corruption scandal.
Tunku Abdul Aziz RM 50 000 bribe scandal.
Teresa Kok corruption .
Ronnie Liu corruption.
Au Yong Hian Wah corruption in Teoh Beng Hock case.
And the list just goes on and on and it was only the 4th year of them in power. What will happen if the Rakyat gave them the mandate to rule in PR 13?
They are already exactly as worst as BN and if they are the same then why on earth do we still need to vote for the same type of leadership?
Kicking out a ghost to put a devil into power?
Pakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (Limitation of Democracy)
ReplyDeleteA series of gag order had been issued by all the component party in Pakatan Rakyat to prevent and stop the rights of their leaders and members to express their views to the public.
If their own member also they do not allow them express their rights and freedom then makes you think that when the Rakyat put them into power they will give such freedom to the Rakyat ?
PKR internal election had the worst fight ever since the party is form. More than 160 official complaints regarding their internal election fraud and flaws. Yet they are shouting for BERSIH? In the first place their own election system is also extremely dirty and full with manipulation.
Pakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (Dictator Leadership)
ReplyDeleteEasily more than 50 people had been sacked by DAP. I would like to challenged Lim Guan Eng to reveal how many veterans , leaders and member they had sack since Mac 2008 ?
Klang 26 years strong DAP Loyal Veteran Leader was sacked just because he belief in Transparency and reported internal scandal to the press?
Tunku Abdul Aziz a man of integrity senator position was at risk just because his personally do not agree with BERSIH 3.0 that will harm the public?
Restriction of Freedom in Media
Lim Guan Eng had threaten 86 Chinese in Penang that he will stop giving funding to them if any of those school still subscribe to Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian.
Lately he even ban Utusan Malaysia from covering Penang Government news in Penang.
Anwar Ibrahim during a press conference after BERSIH 3.0 chased out an ordinary citizen that question his regarding Anwar action to risk normal citizen life during the rally.
What happen if he really became our Prime Minister? Even now as an opposition leader also a normal citizen was being drag out during Q and A session then when he came into power Rakyat may not even have the chance to question him.
Pakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (SCANDAL)
ReplyDeleteElizabeth Wong scandal.
Azmin Ali scandal.
Anwar Ibrahim scandal.
They will always deny and never admit that they are inside the scandal. Well politician being a politician will always be a politician to say no to all their wrong doings.
It only take certain brave politician who are willing to admit and apologize over their scandal.
Pakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (Differences in Ideology)
ReplyDeleteHow can they be an effective administrative if they do not share the common ideology?
Is like having a pair of husband and wife that love each other but one wanted to have a children and on do not want to have it.
How would such partnership survive in the long run?
PAS had been very committed to their Hudud cause and DAP is less brave to openly strongly object it as strong as they use to be in the past.
Anwar may seem to be a good bridge at the moment but how long this bridge will last ?
What next after Anwar Ibrahim ?
Even that Karpal Singh already blasted Anwar that he is not fit to be the leader of Pakatan Rakyat and had causes enough trouble to them.
See. Even now this bridge is already a problem and liability to Pakatan Rakyat.
Pakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (misi Putar Belit fakta)
ReplyDeletedalam kes skandal hong kong, jawapan sebenarnya telah didedahkan pada 5 oktober oleh sprm.. pada waktu itu, pihak sprm mengatakan bahawa siasatan SUDAH SELESAI namun panel mengarahkan pegawai2 SPRM untuk mendapatkan lebih banyak bukti..
bermakna, sehingga selesainya siasatan itu, badan pencegah rasuah ini masih gagal membuktikan bahawa Datuk Musa Aman terlibat dengan skandal rasuah Hong Kong.. memandangkan sehingga kehari ini masih belum ada apa2 bukti baru, bermakna tuduhan kes rasuah terhadap musa aman telah gagal dibuktikan dan secara tidak langsung ianya memberikan jawapan bahawa Datuk Musa Aman tidak terlibat..
siasatan sudah dibuat, cuma ada pihak yang masih mainkan isu ini.
DeletePakatan Rakyat is destroying themselves (misi melalak di seluruh pelusuk negara)
ReplyDeletepemimpin2 pembangkang melalak keserata pelusuk dunia mempertikaikan keputusan SPRM.. tapi dipihak mereka sendiri tidak ada apa2 bukti yang mengaitkan skandal hong kong dengan datuk musa aman..
bukti yang ada pun hanya available di dunia maya yang dicipta sendiri oleh penulis Sarawak Report.. penulis ini juga gagal mendedahkan dokumen asal kepada umum dan gagal menyerahkan bukti2 ini kepada badan pencegah rasuah..
selama ini pun, pembangkang tidak pernah pun menyatakan siapa yang menyumbang dana kepada mereka.
ReplyDelete