Bloomberg's allegation: PDRM has recorded statements from individuals involved - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has taken the necessary actions, including summoning Bloomberg representatives to have their statements recorded regarding allegations of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's interference in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

In fact, Anwar said he is leaving it to PDRM to investigate and the Attorney-General (AG) to take appropriate action.

"Legal action is being considered as PDRM has received a report and has taken several actions including summoning Bloomberg representatives and individuals involved on Oct 1, 8, and 11. We'll wait for them to submit their papers (to the AG Chambers). If there's a clear offence, we'll leave it to the AG to press charge.

"MACC has also made a strong statement denying the accusations, as what happened was merely a general directive I issued, including in Parliament, where I emphasised that I want MACC, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), PDRM, and other enforcement agencies to act decisively and uncompromisingly in combating corruption," he said during the Minister's Question Time.

Anwar said this in reply to Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas), who wanted to know whether the government is prepared to take legal action against the international financial news agency Bloomberg regarding the Prime Minister's alleged interference in MACC's investigation to the extent that it has tarnished his image in the fight against power abuse and corruption.