Differentiating Person of Interest from A Suspect and A Witness
Many have been asking me for my view about James Chai's case. I am not an expert of law, but based on my reading, I will just share my thoughts here with you. Be it the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) or the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) conducting an investigation, people are called in to provide a statement. There are three categories -- Person of Interest , A Witness and a Suspect . In the case of James Chai, who is abroad in the United Kingdom, he is a person of interest in the RM1.1 billion contract approved hastily before former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli stepped down. Technically, there is nothing to worry about for Chai, as he is not a suspecct. The Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) is well within its powers to call him in to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged “rumours” that Rafizi Ramli had hastily approved a RM1.1 billion contract before he left office. When there are allegations that it was approved hastily, after someone has lod...
