1BestariNet governance must be probed before Muhyiddin can be quizzed - report overview

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A report dated 19 October 2024 describes how Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate governance matters tied to the 1BestariNet project before questioning former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. MACC focuses on alleged questionable payments involving claims linked to the Social Security Organisation, alongside tender governance concerns. MACC officers have begun random checks of internet connectivity provided to about 8,000 schools and may call individuals to give statements.

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1BestariNet governance investigation timeline

MACC investigation scope and focus

Random checks and school connectivity review

Tender and payment claims linked to agencies

TARIKH:19 OKTOBER 2024 (SABTU)BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN M'SIA □ N.STRAITS TIMES[中 # 1BestariNet governancemust be probed beforeMuhyiddin can be quizzed NS 19/16/24 mg·12 KUALA LUMPUR:The Malaysian by MACC in its investigations in-Anti-Corruption Commission to alleged questionable pay-will look into several matters,in-ments in the 1BestariNet servicecluding the governance of tender.1BestariNet,before questioningIt is understood that the former minister would beOur officerssummoned as thehave startedproject involvingconducting8,000 schools wasapproved under hisrandom checks onwatch.the supply of dataSources saidMACC was contin-that was given byuing investigationsthe company tointo the matter,andthe schoolsseveral individualslinked to the caseinvolved.Theywere expected to bewill need to studycalled in to providetheir statements.this thoroughly.It is understood former prime min- ister T an Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said although question- ing Muhyiddin was on the graft- buster's to-do list, now was not the time. “According to the lead investigator, there are several other matters that that MACC was in need to be investi- TAN SRI AZAM BAKIMACC chief commissioner the process of iden- gated and compiled first,"he told re- tifying witnesses in the investigation, porters after a sign- which is focused on ing ceremony be- payment claims involving al-leged false details amounting toRM2.7 billion. tween MACC and the Social Se-curity Organisation on itsgovernance enhancement reporthere. In 2011,the governmentlaunched the 1BestariNet projectwith the aim of providing high-speed Internet access to schoolsnationwide. “Our officers have started con-ducting random checks on the(Internet connectivity)that wasprovided by the company to theschools involved.They will needto study this thoroughly. The Education Ministry,at thetime,awarded a 15-year contractworth RM4.1billion to YTL Com-munications Sdn Bhd(Yes 4G)forthe implementation of the pro-ject. “We are not only looking at is-sues related to crime,but alsoissues concerning governance inthe tender granted to the com-pany in question.” Sources disclosed that MACChad raided a government officeand the YTL Communicationspremises in Kuala Lumpur. It was reported that a formereducation minister was amongthose expected to be questioned

FAQs

Why will MACC probe 1BestariNet governance before questioning Muhyiddin?

MACC says there are several other matters that must be identified and compiled first, alongside governance and related issues tied to the project.

What areas are MACC investigating regarding 1BestariNet?

MACC is examining tender governance and alleged payment claims, including those involving the Social Security Organisation, as part of its broader investigation.

What steps have MACC officers started taking in the field?

Officers have begun conducting random checks on the internet connectivity provided to the schools involved and will require related parties to study the information thoroughly.

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