MACC to probe bribery claims involving businessman and PM's ex-senior pol-sec

Investigators will soon call both Albert Tei, who made the allegation and Shamsul Iskandar to record their statements.

26 Nov 2025 04:48pm
MACC will immediately investigate bribery allegations involving businessman Albert Tei and former Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. - Photo by Bernama
MACC will immediately investigate bribery allegations involving businessman Albert Tei and former Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin. - Photo by Bernama

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will immediately investigate bribery allegations involving businessman Albert Tei and former Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said in a statement today that investigators will soon call both Albert Tei, who made the allegation, and Shamsul Iskandar to record their statements.

He said that all other relevant parties will also be called to assist in gathering evidence.

"The public is advised not to speculate on this matter and to allow MACC the space to conduct its investigation and collect all necessary information related to the allegations,” he said.

Shamsul Iskandar announced his resignation yesterday.

The issue surfaced recently after former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli urged the Prime Minister to take action, including a possible MACC investigation, over a letter of support issued by one of his political secretaries. - BERNAMA

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