The attorney-general’s investigation into MACC chief Azam Baki’s share ownership is concluding, with a report due next week as police probe separate allegations of commission misuse
PETALING JAYA: The attorney-general-led probe into alleged shares ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki is nearing completion, with its report expected to be submitted next week.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the matter also involves allegations of misuse of the commission for corporate benefit.
“In relation to the allegation of abuse of the commission for corporate benefit, a police report has been lodged and police are conducting investigations on an urgent basis to identify any parties who may have violated the law, so that they may be brought before the courts,” he said at the ministry’s weekly press conference.
Fahmi disclosed that the Cabinet has agreed to take note of a proposal to establish a royal commission of inquiry (RCI).
“The Cabinet has agreed that these issues are extremely serious. Accordingly, the Cabinet will review the investigation committee’s report and decide on the appropriate follow-up measures, including whether a royal commission of inquiry is necessary,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has carefully considered calls for an RCI to probe allegations of a “corporate mafia” involving the commission.
He said the issue had been thoroughly deliberated, adding that an official statement would be issued soon.
“We have discussed this matter in depth. A statement will be released,” he said after Friday prayers yesterday.
Recently, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the party would push for an RCI to probe allegations of a “corporate mafia” within the commission, describing the government’s response to the controversy so far as inadequate.