Fahmi says investigation into MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholdings still ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into the shareholdings of Tan Sri Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, is still ongoing.

He emphasised that the inquiry must be thoroughly completed before any further action can be considered.

“As clarified by the relevant authorities this past Monday, the investigation is still ongoing. It is therefore essential to ensure the inquiry is fully completed before any further action is taken,” he said during the ministry’s weekly press conference here today.

He then said that updates on the investigation into Azam Baki’s shareholdings may be disclosed publicly, but any further steps remain subject to the Cabinet’s decision should they determine at any point that the investigation has reached a stage where additional action is necessary.

Fahmi also said that, following guidance from the Cabinet, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, any announcements will be made once the two aspects of the investigation have been completed.

“The matter has been entrusted to the Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, who will oversee the implementation of the necessary procedures,” he added.

Yesterday, it was reported that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will take action against Bloomberg over its claims that Anwar Ibrahim interfered in the disclosure of findings concerning Azam Baki’s shareholdings.

Shamsul Anuar also dismissed the foreign news agency’s March 30 report, which alleged that the prime minister had instructed a special committee to delay the release of the investigation into Azam Baki.