‘Stop politicising nephew’s arrest’

PUTRAJAYA: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has been advised to stop politicising the recent arrest of his nephew and three others by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Tan Sri Noh Omar said it is not surprising that Mohamed Azmin said the arrests were politically motivated.

“MACC and the police are doing their jobs and are fair if they arrest or investigate a Barisan Nasional member.

“MACC nabs Umno leaders, it’s fine. Police catch BN leaders, it’s all good. Only when they catch PKR members does he make noise,” Noh said after attending the ministry’s monthly gathering yesterday.

Noh, who is also Selangor Umno Liaison Committee chairman, said Mohamed Azmin’s reason for speaking out against the arrests is to create a perception that those from the opposition pact are “saintly”, “holier than thou” and “corrupt-free”.

“This is why former Selangor mentris besar like Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib and Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim have had enough of his antics and support BN these days. We are transparent in these things and have nothing to hide,” he added.

His response came after Mohamed Azmin reportedly claimed that MACC’s arrest of his 34year-old nephew and three others on Nov 29 in connection with illegal sand mining activity in Sungai Long, Kajang, was politically motivated.

On another matter, Noh announced that 30 new fire stations will be built and completed throughout the country next year.

During his speech at the event, Noh also announced that the Fire and Rescue Department will be receiving two AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters equipped with the latest technology, worth RM100 million each. – by G. Surach