KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said it will promptly investigate allegations of bribery involving businessman Albert Tei and Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, the former Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that both Tei and Shamsul would be summoned shortly to provide statements regarding the corruption claims.
“MACC will call the individual making the accusation, Albert Tei, as well as the person accused, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar, in the near future to provide their testimonies,” Azam said.
“Furthermore, MACC will be questioning all parties involved to gather the necessary evidence,” he added.
Tan Sri Azam urged the public to refrain from speculating on the matter and allow MACC the space to conduct a thorough investigation to collect the relevant information and evidence.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim accepted Shamsul’s resignation and stressed that MACC would be free to carry out its investigation without any external interference.
“Regarding the allegations, I want to reaffirm that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is free to conduct an immediate investigation without any outside intervention,” Datuk Seri Anwar stated.
“The Madani government remains committed to principles of transparency and integrity, and we will allow the investigative process to proceed within the bounds of the law,” he added.
Recently, former Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli called for the Prime Minister to take action, including potentially requesting an investigation by MACC, following a letter of support allegedly issued by one of his political secretaries.
This was followed by a report from the Malaysiakini portal, where controversial businessman Albert Tei claimed he had spent RM629,000 on Shamsul, including for property renovation work linked to the PKR leader, as well as for premium cigars and a bespoke suit.
In June, Tei was charged with two counts of bribing Sabah state assembly members in connection with a mineral licensing scandal in the state.
In light of these allegations, the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition has called on MACC to investigate Shamsul for corruption and abuse of power, in relation to the claims made by Tei and the alleged letter of support tied to him. – November 26, 2025