KANGAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday raided three properties linked to Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abd Rahim.
It is learnt that the raid were conducted at his homes in Subang Jaya and Baling, Kedah, as well as his office in Jalan Tun Razak.
Perlis MACC chief, Mohd Shukor Mahmud, confirmed the raid in Baling.
He said the raid was conducted by Putrajaya MACC, with Perlis MACC providing assistance.
It is learnt that the raids were conducted simultaneously at 12.30pm yesterday. It is also learnt that the raids were conducted to facilitate an investigation into contractor appointment involving Tabung Haji projects.
“As of midnight, checks at the three premises were still ongoing. MACC also impounded cash at one of the locations.
“The case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act for receiving bribes, involving granting TH projects to contractors,” the source said when contacted today.
Meanwhiile, Azeez confirmed that the MACC raided his homes and office.
He believed that the raids were done following a police report lodged against him by a political party supporter, and has nothing to do with Tabung Haji.
“Yes, the MACC came to my house and office yesterday.
“No arrests were made, just regular checks,” he said.
He said the raid was done professionally and he gave his full cooperation to the authorities throughout.
“I don’t think this has anything to do with Tabung Haji, it is regarding the Baling parliamentary constituency.
“As a parliamentarian, I will give my full cooperation to assist in any investigation,” he said.--Yusmizal Dolah Aling, Muhammad Mustakim Ramli and Mohd Hasbi Sidek.