Anwar: No one will be protected in corporate mafia probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that no one will be shielded from scrutiny in the ongoing probe into alleged corporate mafia activities. The Attorney-General has been appointed to spearhead a special task force, involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, police, Bank Negara Malaysia, Securities Commission Malaysia, Inland Revenue Board, and Anti-Money Laundering Crime Investigation team.

Anwar has insisted that the task force's findings must be transparent and not suggest any party is being protected. The task force's comprehensive report is due within three months and will be made public. Anwar criticized allegations that a minister received RM9.5 million to resolve alleged corporate mafia issues, describing them as politically motivated and lacking evidence.

He dismissed claims of corruption being limited to one political party, noting that if there is evidence, it should be disclosed regardless of the involved party. Anwar also confirmed that he would not shield any political party member from investigation, including former political secretary Shamsul Iskandar, who is currently facing corruption charges.

This statement came during Prime Minister's Question Time, in response to questions from Mohd Sany Hamzan and Datuk Rosol Wahid regarding the investigation into alleged corporate mafia activities involving Victor Chin, Farhash Wafa Salvado, and Azam Baki.