BUSINESSMAN Abdul Malik Dasthigeer today confirmed he is under investigation by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigation but expressed confidence he will be cleared of wrongdoing.

“I have been called up by the MACC and I have fully cooperated throughout the investigation,” Malik said in a video on Facebook.

“I have also provided all the information required for the investigation of the case and will continue to channel information based on the needs of the MACC investigation.”

He thanked his family members and friends who prayed for his safety.

“I am grateful and will remember all the prayers and love shown through social media.

“Let’s all hope for the best for this case and the truth will be proven in the near future,” he said.

Malik, better known as Malik Stream, is the founder and chairman of the Malik Group of Companies, which consists of Malik Streams Corporation Sdn Bhd, Malik Maju Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Properties Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Antenna Movies Sdn Bhd, and Malik Streams Production & Distribution.

It was reported on July 24 that the MACC had arrested a prominent businessman and several others as part of their investigations into money laundering, corruption, smuggling of illegal goods and tax evasion.

MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said case was filed under the MACC Act 2009, the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, the Taxation Act 1967 and the Customs Act 1967.

The MACC stated that the syndicate was disabled as a result of the work of the Multi Agency Task Force (MATF).

“The businessman and his associates have been arrested and approximately RM38 million in cash, 200kg of gold worth about RM60 million and 17 luxury cars, including Maserati, Ferrari and Mercedes Benz, have also been confiscated,” he told The Malaysian Insight.

Sources said the operation called Op 82S was the MATF’s first case. The task force is led by the MACC and chaired by the attorney-eneral.

In the operation on Monday, simultaneous raids were carried out in 34 locations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

It is understood that two other people were arrested.

Malik is known for getting artists from India to perform in Malaysia. – July 28, 2023.