Syed Saddiq: I consented to MACC questioning after work hours

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the MACC questioning him beyond work hours was done with his consent.

He said this in reference to the Teoh Beng Hock Trust's criticism of the MACC for questioning Syed Saddiq for 11 hours on July 17. 

Syed Saddiq said he appreciated the Teoh Beng Hock Trust's concern but also stressed that the MACC officers questioning him had treated him professionally.

"I would like to clarify that during the investigation against me, the MACC officers had conducted their duty professionally and in accordance with the law.

"I had given them permission for the investigation session on July 17 to continue after work hours to assist the MACC.

"I also appreciate the Teoh Beng Hock Trust's determination to ensure transparency in MACC's investigation," he added.

Syed Saddiq said MACC should be given space to investigate.

"In the end, justice will prevail," he said.

Syed Saddiq was questioned by the MACC over a report he made in March over the sum of around RM250,000 that he said was stolen from his home. 

He said most of the missing money was to fund renovations at his house in Petaling Jaya. Of the missing sum, RM90,000 belonged to him whereas RM50,000 belonged to his mother and RM70,000 to his father.

The incident occurred amid turbulence within Bersatu where Syed Saddiq - the party’s former Youth chief - sided with Langkawi MP Dr Mahathir Mohamad who is leading a breakaway faction from the party.

Pro-Mahathir Bersatu Youth members have accused the MACC of harassing those who oppose the Perikatan Nasional government, but the anti-corruption agency has denied any political motive behind their investigation. - Mkini