MACC to record Guan Eng’s statement soon

KEPALA BATAS: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will record Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s statement to assist investigations into an illegal carbon filter factory in Sungai Lembu.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad said the commission would meet Lim soon.

“We are waiting to record the chief minister’s statement.

“The case is in the final stages of investigation,” he said at the Gerakan Revolusi Anti-Rasuah (Gerah) nationwide tour at SK Hashim Awang yesterday.

MACC and other government agencies had raided the illegal factory in Sungai Lembu on Aug 10 following complaints by local residents.

State Environment Committee chairman Phee Bon Poh was arrested the following day. Also detained were the factory’s 70year-old manager and the his 37year-old son, a director.

The MACC is investigating Phee for allegedly issuing two letters to the Seberang Prai Municipal Council, ordering it to delay taking action against the illegal factory.

Phee is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 for abuse of power for gratification.

If found guilty, Phee faces 20 years in jail, a fine of not less than five times the value of gratification, or RM10,000, whichever is higher.