Suaram says prepared for scrutiny but wants probe on Scorpene too
Suaram members at the launch of the ‘Stand up for Suaram’ campaign outside the CCM office in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, 2012. — Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Ida Lim, The Malaysian Insider
Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) will give its full co-operation in the probe against it by six government agencies, the human rights watchdog’s chairman Arumugan Kalimuthu said today.
“Suaram is prepared to be scrutinised and investigated. We will fully co-operate with CCM and any other bodies that are interested to look at our books,” he told reporters.
The Companies Commission Malaysia (CCM) is currently investigating Suara Inisiatif Sdn Bhd, the operating entity of Suaram.
“I would warn those who are responsible in the government for the scandal of Scorpene to open up (the) books…” Arumugan said, adding that the “true facts” should be revealed to taxpayers.
Suaram is currently in the limelight due to its part in an ongoing French inquiry probing possible corruption in Malaysia’s multibillion ringgit purchase of two Scorpene submarines, which has been linked to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the murder of Mongolian model Altantuyaa Shaariibuu.
Arumugan was speaking at the launch of “Stand Up for Suaram”, a campaign to draw support for the watchdog.
