PKR vice-president Dr Xavier Jayakumar has denied condoning corruption, following MACC's arrest of Perak PKR deputy chief MA Thinagaran - who is closely linked to him.
In a statement today, the former minister said Thinagaran is only a close family friend and not an aide as reported.
"In a recent media report, my name was implicated, and it has brought prejudice against me as an elected representative.
"Acting on the advice of my family and friends, I am here to clear my name with the authorities," Xavier (above) said.
Thinagaran was detained yesterday after presenting himself to the MACC to give a statement.
MACC officers also visited Xavier's house in Klang, to seize a vehicle believed to be connected to the investigation.
Sources claimed that Thinagaran was arrested over an investigation into a development project in Perak.
However, this has yet to be confirmed as MACC top officials could not be reached at the time of writing.
In his statement, Xavier made a cryptic message that major decisions by ministers had to be approved by the cabinet.
"Leaders tied to corruption must be accountable to preserve the integrity of our institution and we are responsible to show good governance.
"Major decisions made by ministries must be approved collectively in the cabinet," he said.
He also urged the public to show authorities investigating the case respect.
FMT today reported that Thinagaran was remanded for six days today to facilitate investigations.
- Mkini
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