Sat, 4 May 2024
Login

HEADLINES :


ADVERTISEMENT

Home / National News

Anwar denies ulterior motive in seizure of Ilham Tower by MACC
Published on: Friday, December 22, 2023
By: FMT, Mohd Farhan Darwis
Text Size:

Anwar denies ulterior motive in seizure of Ilham Tower by MACC
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the authorities should be given the leeway to carry out their investigations to uncover the truth.
PETALING JAYA: There is no ulterior motive behind the recent seizure of a skyscraper by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar said that the anti-graft agency’s probe that led to the seizure of the 60-storey Ilham Tower was proof that they would investigate anyone regardless of their background and position.

“This is MACC’s duty and there is no need to read between the lines.

“We can’t go around assuming that there is some sort of ulterior motive at play every time the authorities probe renowned figures,” he told reporters when met after Friday prayers.

Anwar said MACC had a duty to probe people regardless of whether they were “Tuns” or “Tan Sris”, or risk criticism that they only “went after the small fry, instead of the head honchos.”

He added that the authorities should be given the leeway to carry out their investigations to uncover the truth.

Last night it was reported that MACC seized Ilham Tower under Section 38(1) of the MACC Act, which deals with the seizure of immovable property.

A source told FMT that the seizure was made pending undisclosed investigations.

* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.

* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.

Keywords:
anwar ibrahim, ilham tower, ilham tower seizure, macc, assets seizure




Related News
2 May 2024
Anwar rebukes Immigration Dept over tourist entry congestion

2 May 2024
Anwar tells single border agency to get cracking

2 May 2024
Court denies Guan Eng's arrest warrant bid against absent key witness

1 May 2024
Anwar to delve into various issues, initiatives in special TV interview at 9pm

1 May 2024
Anwar launches national HR policy framework

1 May 2024
Set up Gig Workers Commission quickly, says Anwar

1 May 2024
Anwar says Forest City casino allegation malicious, suggests jail for rumour-mongers

1 May 2024
Anwar announces wage hike over 13% for civil servants


ADVERTISEMENT




Branded Articles
Papar gets 24-hour high-tech cinema
JSK Borneo Reef World offers ‘Sunset Escapade’
Economic Indicators and Their Role in CFD Trading Decisions
Extra Joss expands sponsorship in the world of football
First City University College's Competitions Launch – Exciting Competitions Await Students

Top Stories Today
50,000 hope to own Rumah Mesra
Papar gets 24-hour high-tech cinema
Resort catches fire in Semporna
Speed limit signs erected on Jalan Lintas last year: Shahelmey
Let the person decide: Sipaun
National Top Stories
Education autonomy vital for Sarawak
Mt. Ruang eruption (again): Malaysia Airlines retimes, cancels Borneo flights
Amendments to Sarawak Labour Ordinance finalised, says deputy minister
Beauty queen Harveen Kaur conquers Mera Peak, loses finger to frostbite
New apartments now nearly RM600K on average

Follow Us  

Daily Express Online


Follow us on             

Daily Express TV  
close
Try 1 month for RM 18.00
Already a subscriber? Login here
open

Try 1 month for RM 18.00

Already a subscriber? Login here