Maszlee decries graft probe, claims timing due to Johor election

Former education minister Maszlee Malik has vehemently denied any involvement in corruption and claims that the MACC is investigating him, saying these are an attempt to tarnish his reputation ahead of the Johor state election.

"I have read the Malaysiakini report regarding allegations of corruption involving me posed by certain parties.

"I vehemently deny these slanderous allegations...