Malaysia's Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is scheduled to record a statement from James Chai, the former political secretary to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli, on April 28, 2026. Chai confirmed the appointment in an Instagram post on April 17, 2026.
In his post, Chai expressed gratitude to his legal team for providing pro bono assistance. He stated, "I carry great hope that the MACC investigation will be conducted fairly and professionally." The specific nature of the MACC's investigation involving Chai has not been publicly disclosed by the agency.
The MACC is the primary agency in Malaysia tasked with investigating and prosecuting corruption cases. Requests for comment from the MACC and Rafizi Ramli's office regarding the investigation were not immediately returned.
