MACC records Mat Sabu’s statement in fertiliser supply probe, 37 witnesses called so far

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, and the ministry's secretary-general as part of their investigation into delays in the supply of fertiliser in Kedah. The investigation, which began on August 26, has so far recorded statements from 37 witnesses, and the MACC expects it to be finalised within the next week or two.

The investigation, conducted under Section 471 of the Penal Code, is focusing on criminal aspects, but the MACC believes there are both criminal elements and governance-related issues in the case. The investigation found that a company was supposed to supply 616,015 bags of fertiliser, but only 333,655 bags had been supplied by September, leaving a shortfall of 282,360 bags.

The investigation was initiated after a complaint regarding allegations that the fertiliser supplier appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security failed to supply fertiliser under the Paddy Production Incentive Scheme in areas under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority.

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