Cambridge Analytica was never hired by BN or Federal govt: PMO

PUTRAJAYA: Controversial data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) had never been hired by Barisan Nasional or the government in influencing its campaign during the 13th General election, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
In a statement, yesterday, it stated that contrary to media reports, neither Cambridge Analytica nor its parent company SCL Group have ever – now or in the past – been contracted, employed or paid in any way by Barisan Nasional, the Prime Minister's Office or any part of the Government of Malaysia.
"However, the SCL Group country representative today confirmed to the Government that Cambridge Analytica's advice on the 2013 general election was provided personally to PPBM deputy president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
"The SCL representative also confirmed that he reported directly to Mukhriz, not BN or the Government," the office stated.