THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation paper on the alleged misappropriation of RM600 billion in funds by the previous government.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki confirmed the matter but declined to reveal more details on the investigation.

“Yes, MACC has opened an investigation paper on the issue,” he said briefly.

The controversy began on November 15 when former Malacca chief minister Adly Zahari accused the then government of misappropriating RM600 billion from the Covid-19 emergency fund.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he would leave it to the appropriate investigative body to look into the issue.

According to Anwar, the Finance Ministry had acknowledged several breaches involving the fund.

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was yesterday reported as saying that he was not afraid to be investigated over allegations. – Bernama, December 6, 2022.