MACC probes corruption claims involving PETRONAS Sarawak project

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PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators are investigating claims of corruption involving a PETRONAS project with an international oil and gas corporation.

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that investigation papers had been opened to investigate the allegations.

“Our investigators received full cooperation from PETRONAS in the probe involving a project worth RM399mil in Sarawak.

“So far, the MACC has found several weaknesses in practices, system and work procedures in relation to the matter,” it said in a statement on Friday (May 26).

MACC said it had proposed several improvements to standard operating procedures as preventive measures.

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It urged those who have information on the matter to come forward to assist in the investigation.

A portal had questioned why PETRONAS awarded the project to the international company, which it claimed was involved in a corruption case in Britain.

– The Star