Has Hajiji Been Quizzed On Leaked Videos Warisan Youth Asks Macc

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Warisan Youth has again urged the MACC to investigate those implicated in the corruption in Sabah, this time on the allegation that prospecting licenses had been “gifted” in exchange for support during the state’s 2023 political crisis.
In particular, it urged the MACC to clarify whether Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor had been questioned about the issue.
“Using state resources or provisional land licenses to secure political support constitutes corruption and abuse of power, as highlighted by the content on the leaked videos.
“The people of Sabah and Malaysia deserve transparency and accountability. We urge the MACC to investigate all individuals implicated in this scandal without fear or favour, including the chief minister, to uphold the integrity of governance and the rule of law.
“This matter cannot be swept under the rug as it strikes at the very core of public trust in our institutions,” said Warisan Youth chief Terence Au in a statement last night.
Warisan Youth chief Terence AuLast month, the whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal released full versions of video clips purportedly featuring several Sabah assemblypersons in discussions about alleged bribes given to them in exchange for their support in securing mining exploration licenses.
In the videos, it was mentioned that Hajiji had supposedly “gifted” the licenses to the assemblypersons as a reward for supporting him during the 2023 Sabah corruption crisis.
In the clip featuring Deputy Chief Minister II Shahelmey Yahya, when asked if he had “declared his portion to the chief minister, replied: “We say… ‘Others have asked, I have not asked, I have not received’... It’s like that. So he (chief minister) signs, and says ‘remember, you check, if this is still there’.
“Meaning he knows, this is your portion, that is your portion,” he added.
In the same video, Shahelmey was told that he was given “RM400,000” in cash.
CM knows?
Similarly, in another clip featuring Sindumin assemblyperson Yusof Yacob, the latter was asked a similar question and replied that the chief minister purportedly “knows” that he “got something in return”.
Yusof had also acknowledged that he purportedly received a “gift” from the chief minister for supporting him.
Au said these videos appear to suggest that Hajiji may have been aware of or was involved in the alleged kickbacks.
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor“Given the gravity of these allegations, the MACC must clarify whether the chief minister has been called up for questioning,” he said.
Hajiji had previously dismissed the videos as “edited” and said the allegations of corruption were unfounded.
He also later suggested that the discussions may have pertained to political donations rather than bribes. - Mkini

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