Albert alleges Shamsul implicated in mining scandal; Shamsul quits as PM's aide

KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJ Apple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC [KiniNews] Businessperson Albert Tei, who has an axe to grind with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) over the cancellation of his mineral exploration licences, has dropped a fresh bombshell just days before the state election.He has now implicated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s senior political secretary, Shamsul Iskandar Akin, in the mining scandal, alleging that he spent RM629,000 on him after being purportedly assured that he could recoup the money channelled to politicians in Sabah.According to Tei, he has compiled a dossier exceeding 300 pages, including screenshots of WhatsApp conversations and receipts, to substantiate his claims against Shamsul.Meanwhile, in a separate story Shamsul tendered his resignation as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide this morning.He said he was made to understand that there is an attempt to attack him with an issue that could ruin the government’s image and had decided to defend himself against it.However, Shamsul did not disclose what the issue was.___________________Read the full story at: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/761693 In conjunction with Malaysiakini turning 26 and the upcoming Sabah State Election, from now to 30 November, you can subscribe or renew your Malaysiakini package with 25% off. Click the link to enjoy this exclusive offer. https://mk.my/LJXGiBQ