In a statement, Edmund Teoh confirmed he was released by the MACC on Sunday and said that no charges had been filed against him.

“I wish to categorically refute all allegations and accusations made against me.”

He said the claims were “baseless, politically motivated and devoid of truth”.

Teoh said that to uphold DAP’s reputation, he had decided to withdraw from the party’s central executive committee election this Sunday.

He said he had also resigned from any positions he holds in the party.

He was Kuala Lumpur DAP publicity secretary.

“This decision is made in the best interests of all involved, and I stand by it with conviction and integrity,” he said.

Teoh, along with another of Kok’s former officers, Ng Yoot Kuen, were earlier summoned by MACC to provide their statements.

An MACC source had previously said the alleged RM500,000 bribe was for helping approve an application for RM1.5 million in funding for the supply of interactive smart boards to several schools in Kuala Lumpur.

MACC had also recorded statements from 18 others.