Dr M's nephew denies receiving money from UKSB
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has denied receiving money from UKSB
In a statement, Tan Sri Rahmat Abu Bakar said that the allegation over the RM2.6 million in political donations was "false, defamatory and malicious."
This comes after a witness on July 26 had said in Zahid’s trial testified that RM2.6 million in political donations was given to Bersatu, headed by Mahathir.
UKSB’s former administrative manager, David Tan had said the money was given to Rahmat after Pakatan Harapan (PH) won the May 9, 2018 general election and Mahathir was appointed the prime minister for the second time.
Mahathir has denied the allegation.
Rahmat further claimed that he received remuneration of RM1.3 million per month as a chairman and advisor which was returned to UKSB.
"On July 13, 2018, I was appointed as a chairman and advisor to UKSB. I was also offered to take over 50 percent of UKSB's company shares.
"I was further promised remuneration of RM1.3 million per month as chairman and advisor. This was the only payment I received in cash.
"That was the sum I received in cash. However, I returned the amount to UKSB due to my concerns over the basis of the company," he said.
He further resigned as the chairman and advisor on Nov 14, 2018 following the advise of former director-general of National Centre for Integrity, Anti-corruption and Governance (GIACC) Tan Sri Abu Kassim.
"All my actions have been recorded in the correspondence between me with related parties, he said, further stating that this was in contrast with Tan’s statement based on a ledger that is part of UKSB’s management record. He said it is not backed by letters and documentation.
Commenting further, Rahmat said he would take action if the "false claims" were not withdrawn.
He further said Dr Mahathir was not involved with UKSB and unaware of his connections with the company.
UKSB, a company appointed by the government in 2016 to handle foreign visa system for Chinese tourists has been implicated in former deputy prime minister Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's case who is on trial for 33 corruption charges.
