Offsets are not bribes, says Dr M of AirAsia-Airbus scandal
BY RADZI RAZAK
He said although he did not want to comment on graft allegations involving AirAsia Group Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE, Dr Mahathir stated that even the government procurement policy has deals with offsets when aircraft and equipment are purchased. “If it was for a specific purpose, it is offset, not bribery. That is my opinion,” he said during a press conference after a special address to the Education Ministry staff here.
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