Mkini hands over names of 'big fish' to home minister
Published: Oct 17, 2024 11:53 PM
Malaysiakini has submitted the names of three “big fish” alleged to be masterminding a medical visa and counter-setting syndicate.
These names were handed over to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at the parliament building today, following his request yesterday.
The names involve three “big fish” known as Tok Yah or Tok Ayah, DK, and Adik, along with seven other individuals accused of involvement.
Of the seven names, four are from the Immigration Department, one from the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, and another two are MACC officers including one who has passed away.
Malaysiakini’s Malay-language desk journalist B Nantha Kumar submitted the names. He has been investigating the syndicate through various sources including government ministries and the agents involved.
Nantha (above, left) said the submission of the eight-page document was followed by a brief discussion with the minister.
He added that Saifuddin informed him that he would review the information and take the necessary action if the allegations were found to be true.
‘Give us names’
Yesterday, Saifuddin urged Malaysiakini to provide the authorities with the three names allegedly linked to the medical visa syndicate, which is also linked to a counter-setting operation.
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
This followed an exclusive report from the news portal saying the alleged masterminds of the scandal are still at large despite a MACC crackdown.
Saifuddin made this statement after Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng raised the matter during a Dewan Rakyat session yesterday. Yesterday, Saifuddin assured that he would personally hand over the information from Malaysiakini to the MACC.
Citing various sources, the report identified Tok Yah as a government officer holding a key position in an enforcement agency.
DK is said to be a businessperson from Johor, assisted by another businessperson known as “Adik” who resides in Conezion, Putrajaya.
Allegations of a medical visa syndicate are currently being investigated by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) through the formation of a special task force.
The syndicate is said to be facilitating the entry of foreign nationals under the guise of seeking medical treatment but actually intending to engage in other activities including working in Malaysia without the proper documents.
A source claimed that some are involved in scams with the help of locals.
This followed an exclusive report from the news portal saying the alleged masterminds of the scandal are still at large despite a MACC crackdown.
Saifuddin made this statement after Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng raised the matter during a Dewan Rakyat session yesterday. Yesterday, Saifuddin assured that he would personally hand over the information from Malaysiakini to the MACC.
Citing various sources, the report identified Tok Yah as a government officer holding a key position in an enforcement agency.
DK is said to be a businessperson from Johor, assisted by another businessperson known as “Adik” who resides in Conezion, Putrajaya.
Allegations of a medical visa syndicate are currently being investigated by the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) through the formation of a special task force.
The syndicate is said to be facilitating the entry of foreign nationals under the guise of seeking medical treatment but actually intending to engage in other activities including working in Malaysia without the proper documents.
A source claimed that some are involved in scams with the help of locals.
Azam Baki
Earlier today, however, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said he never heard of the supposed “big fish”.
He added that after checking with his officers, he was informed that “they had nothing to do with the counter-setting (syndicate)”.
So far, the MACC has arrested 60 individuals since Aug 20, including 50 enforcement agency officers suspected of being involved in counter-setting activities.
Earlier today, however, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said he never heard of the supposed “big fish”.
He added that after checking with his officers, he was informed that “they had nothing to do with the counter-setting (syndicate)”.
So far, the MACC has arrested 60 individuals since Aug 20, including 50 enforcement agency officers suspected of being involved in counter-setting activities.
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