FORMER minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says he expects to be charged with breach of trust or another crime in the near future after he announced that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is calling him up for a Monday, May 4, to give a statement.
The charge is expected to be tied to the agency’s investigation into the Government’s joint venture with British chip giant ARM Holdings.
Authorities are probing alleged abuse of power, fraud, and governance lapses in the RM1.11bil deal.
The inquiry focuses on whether the agreement was structured and executed in a manner that compromised transparency and accountability, raising questions about the integrity of the partnership.
“I expect, after my statements are taken next week, I may be charged with breach of trust on the grounds of giving false information, or causing the Cabinet to sign in haste,” he said in a post on social media platform X on May 1.
He said he had made necessary arrangements with his team of lawyers, adding that any potential trial could be “long and interesting”, speculating that many of the country’s top leaders would be called as witnesses.
The investigation is being carried out while the joint venture with Arm Holdings is still ongoing, and Rafizi notes that the government touted the deal as a success story.
On May 1, Rafizi announced he had received a notice from the MACC to appear at its Putrajaya headquarters.
Rafizi explained that the probe intensified after he commented on Bloomberg’s report about MACC chief Azam Baki’s shares, with non-governmental organisation Perkasa later filing a complaint alleging the ARM agreement was rushed and detrimental to Malaysia.
Rafizi said the case centred on whether he pressured the Cabinet to sign the deal hastily, though no money was involved.
He also said his case was another reminder to other politicians and government officials in Malaysia not to follow his actions.
“Don’t be like Rafizi – if you disagree with something, just sit quietly,” he said, adding that doing otherwise would invite prosecution. — May 2, 2026
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