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Former minister remanded five days in TH Royal Commission probe
A Putrajaya magistrate has approved a five-day remand order for a former minister to assist investigations into matters related to the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Terengganu Holding. The order was issued following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
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Magistrate Ezrene Zakaria granted the remand order at Putrajaya Magistrate's Court, authorizing the continued detention of the former minister as investigators seek his cooperation in the RCI probe.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry on Terengganu Holding was established to examine governance and financial matters related to the state investment company. The investigation has widened in recent months to encompass dealings involving multiple former government officials.
The MACC's application for the remand was successful, indicating the anti-graft agency's assessment that further questioning is necessary to advance the investigation. The five-day detention period allows investigators to conduct interviews and gather additional information relevant to the inquiry.
This development comes as authorities continue their examination into various aspects of Terengganu Holding's operations and related transactions. The case has drawn significant public attention given the involvement of high-ranking former officials in the investigation process.