Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali broke his silence yesterday (Wednesday, 12th June) and denied the allegations that he was in the viral gay sex video.
Hours after his statement, a Whatsapp group named “Azmin Ali Part 2/4” released another video clip of supposed sex scandal that has rocked the nation.
According to Malaysia Kini, the recent leaked clip, roughly 90 seconds long, appears to be filmed in the same room (as the previous clips) featuring the same alleged 2 individuals. By the looks of it, the perpetrator has plans to release a Part 3 and 4.
Again, the same mode was implemented. Various individuals including journalists and people involved in politics were added into newly-created WhatsApp groups. Despite an individual claiming to be Najib Razak (pictured top left above) , the former Prime Minister has denied any involvement.
Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has also maintained his innocence against the allegations made by Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz. His full statement reads:
“I refer to the various media reports today publishing the allegations of an individual regarding a sex video purporting to implicate me. I categorically deny this vicious libel upon me.
This is nothing but a nefarious plot to assassinate my reputation and character in an attempt to destroy my political career. Judging from recent political developments, this is clearly the latest in a series of concerted attempts over the past few months to vilify me, which includes intimidation against the safety of my family and me in the final week of Ramadan, and vile and baseless accusations of corruption.
I utterly condemn this brand of gutter politics. It has no place in this era of New Malaysia, where we are working to rebuild the nation through institutional reforms.
I have instructed my lawyers to take the appropriate legal action against the individual who made these abominable allegations as well as against other perpetrators. I will avail myself of all legal means at my disposal to expose these culprits.
I will not submit to these cowardly acts and heinous attempts to distract the public from the pressing concerns of the nation and the successes of the Economic Affairs Ministry in the planning and implementation of national development policies that are sustainable and inclusive.
I trust the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will take all necessary action with regards to this matter.”
For those curious, here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about Haziq Aziz.
Sources: Malaysia Kini, The Star.
