As some of you might know, the former Chief Minister of Sarawak has been mired in scandal for many years. The biggest of which, was a video from Global Witness, that allegedly shows members of Abdul Taib Mahmud’s extended family receiving payoffs in exchange for land.

With the recent shock win for Pakatan in GE14, and amidst unearthing numerous corruption scandals, many people started asking if new/old Prime Minister Tun M would finally line Taib under his sights. For now, the answer appears to be no.

“For us to take action, there must be a report by someone. Up to this moment there was a lot of talk but no proper report, so we have not taken any action just yet. But if people of Sarawak people wish us to take action, they can make a charge or complaint and we will look into it,” 

Dr Mahathir, The Star, 29 June 2018

Tun M is known for having a great memory, but perhaps this time, it might be a bit foggy.

Because this guy reported against Taib to the MACC 7 years ago

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