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Dr M probe ongoing, says MACC chief
Azam Baki says MACC is obtaining detailed information from external parties, including UK authorities
MACC’s investigation into former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is currently focused on assets believed to be owned by him in the UK.
PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad remains ongoing, with the current focus on assets believed to be owned by him in the UK, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki said today.
He said MACC is in the process of obtaining detailed information on the matter from the UK authorities.
“The investigation involving Mahathir is still ongoing, and we are obtaining detailed information from external parties, particularly the UK authorities, regarding assets believed to be owned by him.
“If such information is obtained, we will announce it later,” he told a press conference here.
In April 2024, Azam was reported as saying that the former prime minister was among the individuals under investigation in relation to an asset declaration issue.
Both his sons were also served with notices to declare their assets within the stipulated period under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009.
On Jan 21, it was reported that according to the asset declarations submitted to MACC, Mokhzani Mahathir owned assets worth about RM1 billion while Mirzan Mahathir declared RM246.2 million.
On a viral claim by a lawyer who alleged intimidation by MACC investigating officers during questioning on Sept 2, Azam said he had personally sought clarification from his officers, and that their version of events differed from what was shared on social media.
“Yes, that was his version, and after he made it viral on social media, I asked my officer directly for clarification, and his version was different.
“So I would say, the best way is to bring this matter to court for certainty. Based on what I received from my officer, the investigation procedures carried out were in accordance with the law and MACC’s standard operating procedures,” Azam said.
The lawyer, in a Facebook post, alleged that MACC officers had raised their voices and threatened to detain him for non-cooperation.
He said MACC is in the process of obtaining detailed information on the matter from the UK authorities.
“The investigation involving Mahathir is still ongoing, and we are obtaining detailed information from external parties, particularly the UK authorities, regarding assets believed to be owned by him.
“If such information is obtained, we will announce it later,” he told a press conference here.
In April 2024, Azam was reported as saying that the former prime minister was among the individuals under investigation in relation to an asset declaration issue.
Both his sons were also served with notices to declare their assets within the stipulated period under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009.
On Jan 21, it was reported that according to the asset declarations submitted to MACC, Mokhzani Mahathir owned assets worth about RM1 billion while Mirzan Mahathir declared RM246.2 million.
On a viral claim by a lawyer who alleged intimidation by MACC investigating officers during questioning on Sept 2, Azam said he had personally sought clarification from his officers, and that their version of events differed from what was shared on social media.
“Yes, that was his version, and after he made it viral on social media, I asked my officer directly for clarification, and his version was different.
“So I would say, the best way is to bring this matter to court for certainty. Based on what I received from my officer, the investigation procedures carried out were in accordance with the law and MACC’s standard operating procedures,” Azam said.
The lawyer, in a Facebook post, alleged that MACC officers had raised their voices and threatened to detain him for non-cooperation.
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