TANAH MERAH - "Assets declaration proves my transparency,” stressed Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Tanah Merah parliamentary candidate Datuk Seri Mohamad Suparadi Md Noor who is contesting as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) representative in the 15th General Election (GE15).
Suprandi, more commonly known as Datuk D said the action aligned with the party’s decision and was a good development for the nation’s political arena to make sure that its leaders were free of corruption.
"This is a good action, so why should we hide it (assets)? I am concerned that if we win the general election, some will claim that our wealth is the proceeds of corruption.
"When we want to become a leader, we must have the courage to declare the number of assets we have,” he told Sinar Harian.
According to him, the total amount of his assets consisted of real estate value in Papua New Guinea which measured 1,000 hectares and 20 per cent were from shares held.
He said if those assets were sold at the market value, it would amount to RM500 million.
"I am not looking for wealth in politics. I already have enough (assets) to live with my family as well as to provide welfare for the villagers.”
I do not need to use my position to accept bribes and increase my wealth. That is the message that I want to deliver to the people.
"That is the reason why I made an asset declaration,” he said.
The local media reported that Suparadi was the wealthiest PKR candidate in GE15, owning net assets of up to RM106.1 million.
Based on the calonkeadilan.org website, the value displayed shows that he surpassed 40 candidates who have updated their asset declaration documents as of 11.00 am yesterday.
The Tanah Merah branch chief’s net assets which were declared as of 30 September, consisted of bank assets amounting to RM300,000; 40 000 share units at DSN Capital Sdn. Bhd. worth RM400,000 and 20,000 share units at iLimo Stalite Ltd. (P&G) worth RM100,000.
Aside from that, Suparadi who represented PH in GE15 also owned three home units worth up to RM5.3 million and a BMW vehicle worth RM100,000.