SHAH ALAM - Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this morning.
According to Malaysiakini, he was detained at the anti-corruption agency's headquarters after appearing to provide information regarding the ongoing investigation into his son.
The report stated that Shukri was detained on suspicion of being involved in abuse of power.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the politician is currently at the agency's headquarters.
However, a statement on Shukri’s Facebook page uploaded by the administrator said Shukri had not been remanded.
"Shukri was allowed to return after providing his statement,” it said.
Shukri’s son and four others are being investigated over the alleged falsification of documents related to claims for infrastructure projects worth RM600,000.