EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 8 MIN
Kitingan denies bribery claims, says it's a set-up; MACC investigating video
from Malaysiakini · host Malaysiakini
KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Jeffrey Kitingan has denied businessperson Albert Tei's accusation that he had received bribes in connection with mineral exploration licences in the state.According to the Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president, he could not "really recall" having a conversation with Tei over a sum of money as depicted in a clip published by Malaysiakini yesterday.Kitingan said the conversation appeared to be about political donations "years ago before the election" and claimed they had nothing to do with the mining scandal that implicated a slew of Sabah assemblypersons recently.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has launched a probe into the video.MACC chief Azam Baki said investigators will summon Tei and Kitingan to facilitate an investigation into the alleged conversation.__________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini
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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Jeffrey Kitingan has denied businessperson Albert Tei's accusation that he had received bribes in connection with mineral exploration licences in the state.According to the Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) president, he could not "really recall" having a conversation with Tei over a sum of money as depicted in a clip published by Malaysiakini yesterday.Kitingan said the conversation appeared to be about political donations "years ago before the election" and claimed they had nothing to do with the mining scandal that implicated a slew of Sabah assemblypersons recently.Meanwhile, in a separate story, the MACC has launched a probe into the video.MACC chief Azam Baki said investigators will summon Tei and Kitingan to facilitate an investigation into the alleged conversation.__________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkini
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