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Syed Saddiq questions delay in releasing corporate mafia probe findings
MUAR MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has questioned why the findings of an investigation into alleged corporate mafia activities, first announced in February, have yet to be made public.
He said the government had not explained the outcome of the earlier investigation, despite Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announcing another probe into the matter last week.
Anwar had pledged a transparent and independent investigation led by Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, assuring that no one, regardless of their position, would be spared action.
However, Syed Saddiq pointed out that a similar commitment had been made in February following revelations surrounding a share scandal that later developed into the corporate mafia issue.
He questioned what had become of the initial investigation and how its scope differed from the latest probe announced in October.
“Until today, the findings have not been made public. If we look closely, the investigative body announced in February was also headed by the Attorney-General, just like the one announced last week.
“What is the difference between the scope or terms of reference of the investigative body established in February and the one set up again in October?
“What were the findings of the initial investigation in February? This is important so that we can understand what happened and take further action through policy changes.
“Muar is not interested in revenge, but wants to know how past mistakes can be prevented from recurring, even when it involves our worst political enemies,” he said.
He was speaking during the committee-stage debate on the Supply Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Last Tuesday, Anwar assured Parliament that the government would not protect anyone involved in corporate mafia activities.
He also pledged to make the full investigation report public within three months, with a special task force led by the Attorney-General coordinating the probe.
Syed Saddiq also warned that political mafias and intimidation remained a problem, despite receiving far less public attention.
He alleged that political pressure had been used for decades to force elected representatives to switch allegiance, particularly whenever there was a change of government.
He said old files involving alleged offences could also be revived against political rivals, including cases dating back 10 to 20 years, to shore up political support.
“When support is lacking, some people are threatened, prompting them to switch their allegiance. This is not a new political trend; it has been going on for decades.
“When the government changes, old files containing alleged offences are revived, even if the cases date back 10 to 20 years, to ensure political support remains strong.
“Without a transparent investigation, my concern is that every change of government or prime minister will see corporate and political mafias continue to operate, and the culture of political intimidation will persist, regardless of who leads the country,” he said. - November 2, 2026
