http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/23/nation/3536072&sec=nation
SHAH ALAM: Former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo said he and his wife will not attend the state government’s Special Select Committee on Competence, Accountability and Transparency (Selcat) inquiry today.
The inquiry which is scheduled to run until next Tuesday, is held to probe the RM1mil sponsorship received by the Wives of Selangor State Assemblymen and MPs Charity and Welfare Organisation (Balkis).
Dr Khir’s wife, Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik, headed the now defunct organisation.
When contacted, Dr Mohd Khir said he would not be attending the inquiry.
“My lawyers will be handing over a letter to the Speaker (Teng Chang Khim) and so my wife and I won’t be attending,” he added.
He said that among the issues highlighted in the letter was Selcat’s validity as it had yet to receive clearance on its formation from the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“Its formation has not been endorsed at the Federal level as per requirement,” added Dr Mohd Khir.
He said there were also other discrepancies that questioned the legality of the inquiry.
Balkis was an association registered under the Registrar of Societies (ROS) and not in any way part of the state government, he said.
“Furthermore, I have never been a Balkis member,” Dr Mohd Khir said.
He added that Balkis had been investigated by the police and cleared of any wrongdoing with regards to the management of its funds.
“Given this, the inquiry is not relevant and there is no need for me and my wife to attend it,” he reiterated.
Dr Mohd Khir and Zaharah are among 11 witnesses summoned to give evidence at the inquiry.
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