MACC records Isa Samad’s statement in Sg Buloh prison

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recently recorded a statement from former Felda chairman, Isa Abdul Samad, during his time at Sungai Buloh Prison. This took place as part of the agency's ongoing investigation into alleged corruption, misappropriation, and abuse of power involving investments made by Felda and its subsidiary, Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC). The probe, referred to as Op Fella, will examine investment transactions and asset acquisitions by the two entities from 2010 to 2020.

MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman announced that the statement was taken on September 17 at the prison and that further investigations are expected to continue next week. As of September 18, MACC had interviewed a total of 34 witnesses, including former Felda and FIC board members, in connection with the seven cases under investigation. The focus of the inquiry has shifted to allegations of misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project.

Two individuals, a former Felda director-general and a former FICSB chief executive officer, have been detained and released on MACC bail. MACC plans to seek the Attorney General's Chambers' consent to proceed with prosecution against these two individuals. In relation to the KLVC investigation, statements from 30 witnesses, including Felda board members and management, have been recorded; this process has been concluded.