The complainant reportedly decided to file a police report after reading news outlet Bloomberg’s report on MACC chief Azam and suspecting that it could be part of the alleged campaign against the government.
IGP Khalid said the case is being investigated under Section 124B of the Penal Code for engaging in activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.
Those found guilty can be imprisoned for up to 20 years.
The case is being handled by the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit of the federal police’s Criminal Investigation Department’s Prosecution and Law Division.
IGP Khalid urged the public not to speculate on the case in the meantime.
Malaysia’s Attorney General’s Chambers said it is taking allegations of an attempt to overthrow the government seriously, and would provide legal guidance and prosecution support to investigators, media outlets reported.
“Any party found to be involved shall be held accountable under the law regardless of position or background,” it said in a statement on Friday.
Separately, the MACC issued a public appeal on Friday to track down four people identified as Daim’s children for an ongoing investigation.
The individuals are Asnida Abdul Daim, Md Wira Dani Abdul Daim, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin Daim and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin Daim, Malaysian media reported.
No details of the ongoing investigation were provided, but the South China Morning Post reported a source as saying it is related to an alleged failure to declare their assets.
Na’imah and the late Daim were in January 2024 charged with failing to declare their assets. Daim was acquitted following his death on Nov 13, 2024 but prosecutors said they would proceed with Na’imah’s case.
The MACC has made headlines in recent weeks.
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