Bung claims zero tolerance for corruption in RM2.8m bribery defence case
The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court heard today that Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin would never compromise nor tolerate even hints of corruption.
This emerged during cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Law Chin How on the second day of his corruption trial involving RM2.8 million.
Bung said the same principle extended to...
The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court heard today that Sabah Umno chief Bung Moktar Radin would never compromise nor tolerate even hints of corruption.
This emerged during cross-examination by deputy public prosecutor Law Chin How on the second day of the Kinabatangan MP’s corruption trial involving RM2.8 million.
Bung said the same principle extended to his officers, friends and family members.
He agreed with the prosecution's contention that he could not be influenced by anyone and would not allow others to take advantage of him or act through him.
"This is an important matter because it shows that you are a person with integrity and do not compromise when it comes to corruption issues," Low put it to Bung, who agreed.
"You are an honest person and have nothing to hide," Low contended, to which Bung again agreed.
Bung said his second wife, Zizie Izette A Samad, also understood his principle of standing firm on integrity.
The veteran lawmaker agreed with the prosecutor's suggestion that Zizie would not do anything to jeopardise his reputation as a politician and would avoid situations that could lead to accusations or scandals, especially involving corruption.
He also agreed that Zizie would not sacrifice his or his family’s honour for money, and said he would not hesitate to take action against her if such a situation arose.
Bung was defending himself in front of judge Rosli Ahmad against three charges of accepting RM2.8 million in bribes from Public Mutual agent Norhaili Ahmad Mokhtar and her business partner Madhi Abd Hamid to secure Felcra's approval for a RM150 million investment in Public Mutual unit trust funds.
He allegedly received the funds on three separate occasions in 2015, with charges filed under Subsection 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
Zizie also faced three charges under Section 28(1) of the Act for allegedly abetting him. She was also ordered to enter her defence.
Claims Zizie received RM2.8m ‘shocking’
Bung told the court he was shocked to learn of claims that Zizie allegedly received the funds in 2015, but did not lodge a police report over the allegation.
"Zizie never told me anything about her businesses, and I only learned about the claims when I was investigated by MACC.
"But I did not do anything at that time (including lodge a police report) as we were already under investigation at that time," Bung said.
The trial continues tomorrow.
