I haven't heard this. What is your reference for this information?
He is described as a “high ranking official in Salangor state” in press reports. This is the wealthiest and most populous states of Malaysia.
{The father of the co pilot is a honcho in the Malaysian government.
I haven’t heard this. What is your reference for this information?}
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3134781/posts#29