THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has asked opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to assist in providing information on the Pandora Papers exposé.

MACC said in a statement yesterday that it would work with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and other relevant agencies to conduct investigations into the matter.

“As such, the MACC is asking Anwar to assist if he has further information regarding the issue,” the statement read.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Abd Jalil Hassan said yesterday they had received four police reports on the matter.

The exposé relates to private documents linked to rich and influential individuals around the world who have hidden their wealth using offshore companies and incognito bank accounts.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said yesterday the government would leave it up to the authorities to take action against any party involved in the exposé.

On Monday, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz was reported to have said that BNM was ready to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to monitor and investigate documents contained in the Pandora Papers, involving individuals in the country. – Bernama, October 17, 2021.