The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) would like to clarify that the decision to withdraw 29 corruption charges against former FELDA Board Member, Datuk Noor Ehsanuddin Mohd Harun Narrashid by the prosecution recently was based on facts confirmed from further investigations.

The issue began when the accused submitted his representation and statement of defense under Section 62 of the MACC Act 2009 during the trial and subsequently the MACC conducted further investigations into the defense.

Based on the new findings through the new evidence presented, the accused proved that he had repaid the money alleged to be the bribe before the investigation began. The key witness also confirmed the matter as loan money.

MACC has referred the case back to the Attorney General’s Chambers and decided not to continue the trial based on the latest development from the investigation. The decision was made because the statement of a key witness was inconsistent.

The prosecution had informed the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court of the withdrawal of all 29 charges during the trial proceedings of the case before Judge Suzana Hussin on 21 May 2021.