Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed it has received several documents and video recordings from former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to assist in investigations into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation involving government contracts worth nearly RM1.1 billion.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MACC Senior Director of the Investigation Division stated that Rafizi arrived with five lawyers and handed over printed documents and video recordings in a USB flash drive, believed to be related to ARM Limited UK. "The documents were surrendered voluntarily to assist in the investigation being conducted against him (Rafizi)," he mentioned in a statement today.

Mohd Hafaz also noted that the MACC recorded additional statements from Rafizi, concluding the process at 1.30 pm. Earlier in the day, the Pandan MP arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 10 am to continue providing his statement regarding the case.

Previously, Rafizi was called to give statements over four days to assist investigations into an investment case involving a strategic semiconductor industry cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Economy and ARM Limited, a company based in the United Kingdom.

To date, 22 witnesses have been called upon to assist in the investigation, including political analyst Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai. Two additional witnesses, one in Taiwan and one in Malaysia, are expected to be summoned.

The MACC initiated an investigation paper on February 16 after receiving complaints from three non-governmental organisations (NGOs), who alleged that the project agreement was rushed and biased, potentially impacting the government's finances.

The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.