MACC rubbishes report senior Umno leader to be called up after assembly

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied reports that a senior Umno leader will be called in for questioning after the party's general assembly. MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said there is no individual on the commission's radar and urged the public to verify information with the agency before making assumptions.

According to Abd Halim Aman, there are no plans to investigate or arrest any senior Umno leaders. He expressed puzzlement over where the report came from, stating that there is no such person on their list.

The MACC chief commissioner's comments come amid speculation about potential investigations into senior Umno leaders. A report by Malaysia Gazette had claimed that another senior Umno leader was expected to be called in by the MACC after the 2026 Umno general assembly, but this was not confirmed by the MACC.

Brief written by urgent.news from New Straits Times, The Vibes, Malay Mail, Free Malaysia Today — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.