PM: No Protection for those involved in corruption cases

CAIRO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that no protection will be offered to individuals involved in corruption, even if they come forward as whistleblowers.

Anwar stressed that this applies to those wishing to expose corruption cases, including the ongoing investigation into a scandal involving eight state assemblymen (ADUN) accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for supporting project approvals.

"Please allow the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) full space to conduct thorough investigations into all cases, including the one involving the eight ADUNs," Anwar said.

He added that the Madani government's policy is clear: protection will only be extended to those who are clean and not implicated in corruption.

"If there is ambiguous information, such as whether the whistleblower is also involved in corruption, it must be examined and investigated, rather than immediately offering them protection," Anwar said during a press conference at the conclusion of his four-day official visit to Egypt.

Earlier, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that a whistleblower had come forward in connection with a video showing several ADUN discussing the acceptance of bribes.

The whistleblower is also said to have submitted an official letter to the Prime Minister requesting protection prior to making a report to MACC.

Anwar responded, stating that he had not received any such letter, as he is currently in Egypt.

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