PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern or James Chai, will be recalled to continue giving his statement on the third day of investigations at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters tomorrow.

MACC Investigation Division Senior Director Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed the matter and said James Chai, a political analyst, has been asked to appear at 10am after the process of recording his statement today was concluded at 6.45pm.

The MACC had earlier recorded the statement from him as a witness in the investigation involving a government-funded semiconductor project worth approximately RM1.1 billion.

According to sources, the witness arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 10am today to continue providing information and assisting in the investigation of the case.

“The witness arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 10am and he was present for the second day to have his statement recorded,” he said.

On April 1, the MACC gave James Chai a two-week period to come forward and assist in the investigation involving the semiconductor firm.

Prior to that, on February 16, the MACC opened an investigation paper regarding an agreement between the Malaysian Government and a foreign company estimated to be worth RM1.1 billion.

According to sources, the investigation was initiated following complaints by several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which alleged that the agreement was made hastily and was one-sided, to the extent that it is expected to have financial implications on the government.

In addition, the investigation also focuses on elements of conflict of interest, as several individuals are alleged to have been appointed to senior positions in the foreign company after leaving a ministry. — Bernama 

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — A former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern or James Chai, is back at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to continue providing his statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.

On the second day of the investigation, Chai arrived at 9.45 am to assist in the probe involving Arm Holdings Plc, a leading semiconductor company based in the United Kingdom.

He had also appeared at the MACC headquarters yesterday at around 10 am, where he spent more than eight hours giving his statement.

On April 1, the MACC gave Chai two weeks to come forward to assist in the investigation and stated that it was prepared to cover the cost of his return flight to Malaysia.

The anti-graft agency opened an investigation paper on Feb 16 into an agreement between the Malaysian government and a foreign company, reportedly valued at RM1.1 billion.

Sources said the investigation was initiated following complaints from several non-governmental organisations, which alleged that the agreement had been rushed and was overly favourable, potentially resulting in financial implications for the government.

The probe is also examining possible elements of conflict of interest, amid claims that several individuals were appointed to senior positions in the foreign company after leaving their roles in a government ministry. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Former aide to Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Chai Jin Shern, known as James Chai, will return to give evidence at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today.

MACC Investigation Division senior director, Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, confirmed this when contacted, saying that Chai is due to appear at 10am.

He said Chai’s statement-taking yesterday ended at 6.30pm, and the case is being probed under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.

MACC took a statement from political analyst Chai, a witness in the probe into a government-funded semiconductor project worth roughly RM1.1 billion.

Sources said the witness showed up at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to share information and aid the investigation.

“The witness arrived at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 10am yesterday, and efforts are now focused on wrapping up the investigation,” he said.

On April 1, MACC gave Chai a two-week window to step forward and help with the semiconductor firm probe, even offering to foot his flight back to Malaysia.

Sources said on February 16, MACC launched a probe into a RM1.1 billion deal between the Malaysian government and a foreign firm following complaints from several NGOs alleging the deal was rushed and one-sided, likely costing the government financially.

The probe also looks into potential conflicts of interest, with some ex-ministry officials allegedly landing top roles at the foreign company soon after leaving government. — Bernama