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MACC questions Agriculture Minister in fertiliser supply investigation
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recorded a statement from Agriculture Minister Mat Sabu as part of an ongoing probe into fertiliser supply arrangements. The investigation has so far involved 37 witnesses.
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KAJANG — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu in connection with its investigation into fertiliser supply matters, authorities confirmed on Thursday.
The move comes as the anti-graft agency continues its widening inquiry into the sector, with officials indicating that 37 witnesses have been called to date. The investigation reflects heightened scrutiny into agricultural procurement processes and supply chain practices within the ministry's purview.
Details regarding the specific allegations or scope of the investigation remained limited, though sources indicated the MACC is examining various aspects of fertiliser distribution and supply arrangements. The involvement of the agriculture minister underscores the significance attributed to the investigation by the commission.
The MACC has intensified its focus on potential irregularities in agricultural supply chains in recent months, with this inquiry forming part of broader anti-corruption efforts across government agencies. Officials have not disclosed further particulars about the timeline or expected completion date of the investigation.
The statement recording represents a standard procedural step in MACC inquiries and does not necessarily imply wrongdoing by those questioned.