Azmin denies awarding tender to nephew

Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali has denied awarding his nephew, who was remanded by the MACC today, with a tender to mine sand in the state.

"That allegation is not true," Azmin told reporters when met in Bandar Baru Bangi tonight.

He explained that all tenders for sand mining in the state are handled by Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd (KSSB), which is a fully owned subsidiary of Menteri Besar Inc.

"The entire tender process is conducted by KSSB. I am not a board member of KSSB, I am not involved in any decisions.

"I am confident that KSSB officers have the highest integrity to ensure that the (tender) process is transparent and open," he added...