New Baja 3 probe shares similarities with earlier RM1.8b fertiliser case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) latest probe into delays in the distribution of Baja 3 to Kedah padi farmers bears similarities to an earlier investigation into an alleged RM1.8 billion padi fertiliser cartel.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating delays in the distribution of Baja 3 to Kedah paddy farmers, reportedly having similarities with an earlier case involving a RM1.8 billion fertiliser cartel. Both investigations examined procurement and distribution of fertiliser for paddy farmers, scrutinising the roles of companies involved in supplying fertiliser and raw materials.
In the earlier case, MACC raided several locations, including the organisation's headquarters and nine companies which had secured related projects, finding evidence of corruption in procurement and possible abuse of power by board members. The MACC investigation led to the charge of a former National Farmers Association officer for receiving bribes from a Singaporean fertiliser supplier.
The latest Baja 3 investigation, however, has not been confirmed as linked to the earlier fertiliser probe.
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