Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he leaves it up to the relevant authorities to investigate the alleged misappropriation of RM600 billion by the previous administration. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, December 5, 2022.
“Several decisions were made to investigate the expenditure of RM600 billion without tenders it is not for me to decide.” Earlier today former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin reportedly said he was not afraid of being investigated following claims of alleged embezzlement of government funds amounting to RM600 billion when he led the previous administration.
“I know that based on information provided by officials, several serious breaches occured involving excessive procurement to manage projects,” he said. “This is based on the Constitution and the strong statements issued by the Conference of Rulers against racial sentiments and religious extremism.”