PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has investigated the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) regarding the proposed RM25 million National Training Centre (NTC) project in Putrajaya.
According to sources, the MACC recorded 14 witnesses’ statements and inspected 10 premises related to the issue.
The NTC project investigation’s results revealed that the allocations issued were from the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa).
“So far, MACC has not found any irregularities and corruption in the case,” said a source.
Seven contractors had been called to participate in the tender and three companies had been shortlisted based on their capabilities and bids according to Fifa’s specifications.
“The three companies have been presented to Fifa which met on April 8, and has appointed a company to implement it.
“The current status is the preparation of the contract agreement document by FAM as a result of the selection decision made by Fifa itself,” said the source.
The FAM case’s investigation is almost complete and will be submitted to the Legal and Prosecution Division director for study and decision.
When contacted, MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed that a thorough investigation had been carried out on the matter.
“As explained by MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, the MACC only focuses on the issue of offences under the MACC Act 2009 but leaves it to the Prosecution Division for any further decisions,” he said.
On April 25, Azam said that MACC began investigating the FAM issue and considers the case to be of public interest.
— Bernama
