Isnaraissah
KOTA KINABALU (July 29): Kota Belud Member of Parliament Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis has called for impartial and immediate investigations into all allegations of corruption, regardless of the individuals involved.
Speaking on Tuesday, Isnaraissah emphasised that any case, exposure, or allegation should be met with swift action from the authorities.
“Whoever it is, investigate immediately,” she urged.
She expressed her full support for the government’s anti-corruption efforts, stressing that such action must be taken against offenders at all levels regardless of rank, race, religion or political affiliation.
“Investigations and prosecutions must be carried out promptly and, most importantly, without bias or favouritism,” she said.
While debating the Whistleblower Protection Bill last week, Isnaraissah highlighted four critical points:
1. All whistleblowers must be protected.
2. All individuals involved in corruption must be investigated.
3. Investigations must be swift and non-discriminatory.
4. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should be placed under Parliament for independent oversight.
Referring to past cases involving Sabah State Assembly members, Isnaraissah expressed concern over the manner in which the MACC and Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) handled the investigations.
“Whether we like it or not, the way these cases have been managed has tarnished the image of a government that claims to prioritise anti-corruption and good governance,” she said.
She noted that eight months after Malaysiakini first exposed a corruption scandal involving video evidence, only two state assembly members and a businessman had been charged in court.
“This raises a serious question — why only these three? Why is there silence on the others shown in the video? If there’s insufficient evidence, just say so. Or is this issue being used as a tool to pressure or threaten the state leadership?” she asked.
Isnaraissah also referred to a second wave of exposes by Malaysiakini — dubbed “Series 2” — that implicate several political leaders in Sabah, potentially affecting nearly the entire state government.
“True or not, this is humiliating for us Sabahans. It makes it look like Sabah is a haven for corrupt individuals. If proven true, it suggests the entire current state leadership is compromised,” she said.
Rather than allowing Sabah’s name to be repeatedly tarnished in the media, Isnaraissah urged those implicated to take legal action.
“Don’t just deny it. Take action against Malaysiakini if the claims are defamatory. Your dignity is on the line — why remain silent?” she challenged.
She also questioned the MACC’s inaction regarding the new revelations.
“Has the MACC launched an investigation into this new expose? Why hasn’t there been a single official statement? What more are you waiting for?” she said.
Touching on another controversy involving Sabah’s mineral resources, Isnaraissah alleged that top state leaders and a powerful Peninsular Malaysia figure were involved.
“People are asking — who is this person that seems immune from investigation? Initially, he denied involvement, but after evidence surfaced, he avoided the media,” she claimed.
“From every direction — land, sea, left, right — Sabah’s resources are being plundered. And what do the people of Sabah get in return?” she asked.
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