MACC PROBE INTO MUHYIDDIN’S SON-IN-LAW COMPLETED - AZAM BAKI

SUBANG JAYA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation into businessman Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, and is awaiting the next course of action.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said all witness statements related to the corruption and misappropriation probe involving a ministry project linked to Muhammad Adlan — who is believed to be in the Middle East — and a lawyer, Mansoor Saat, have been recorded.

“The investigation is complete. The only thing left is for him to return to Malaysia because all the witnesses have given their statements,” he told reporters after the 21st ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) Principals Meeting here today.

Azam said MACC is tracing assets owned by Muhammad Adlan abroad but acknowledged that the process is complex and time-consuming as it involves cooperation with foreign authorities.

He said the investigation into identified assets will continue only if they are directly linked to the case under probe.

“So far, we have no confirmation on whether he is using proxies, but we believe he has assets overseas. Otherwise, how could he afford to live there?” he said.

Azam added that MACC is working closely with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Home Ministry (KDN) to locate Muhammad Adlan, whose passport has been revoked by the Immigration Department, adding that he may have travelled abroad using other travel documents.

Earlier reports stated that MACC is seeking Muhammad Adlan and Mansoor to assist in investigations related to the alleged misappropriation of a ministry project involving the registration, recruitment and storage of foreign workers’ biometric data.

On the ASEAN-PAC meeting, Azam said it provided Malaysia, particularly MACC, with the opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening regional efforts to promote integrity, transparency and good governance.

As chair of the meeting, Malaysia not only led the discussions but also guided the other 11 member countries in addressing challenges in combating corruption, with each nation sharing best practices to build corruption-free societies.

Azam said the meeting also approved the ASEAN-PAC Action Plan, which will be shared with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for presentation at the Conference of State Parties (CoSP) in Doha, Qatar on Dec 14.

Malaysia will continue to chair ASEAN-PAC until November next year, after which the chairmanship will be handed over to Myanmar, with a focus on fostering a corruption-free youth generation as future leaders.

-- BERNAMA