Hajiji, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah chairman, said his administration would leave the matter to the authorities and the courts, Berita Harian reported.

“I do not think it will affect (the state government). I was informed by (the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) that charges would be filed against two (assemblymen) … I don’t know who they are.

“We must respect the legal process. Let the courts decide whether they are guilty or not. They have the chance to clear their names.

“The state government is committed to ensuring that we respect the law and also ensure the integrity of members of the state government as well as civil servants,” he was quoted as saying.

Earlier, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said three people – two assemblymen and another individual – would be charged in connection with the case.

The alleged mining scandal was reported in 2024 after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked. The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state.

In February, Azam said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they had been heavily edited.

However, many rights groups and others had pressed for a thorough investigation.