FORMER prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is among those investigated regarding asset declarations, said MACC chief Azam Baki.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said the former premier was among those investigated by the anti-graft body, according to reports.

“I wish to confirm that he (Dr Mahathir) is among those being investigated. This follows an investigation on two of his sons.

“His two sons were issued with notices to declare their assets within the period specified under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009,” Azam told reporters after officiating MACC’s office in Gua Musang today.

Azam, however, did not provide details on the alleged offences.

“I cannot give any details on the offences. Let the investigations conclude first, and we will elaborate at an appropriate time,” he said.

On April 16, Dr Mahathir had claimed that graft busters were saying that he had committed an offence under Section 23 of the MACC Act, according to a notice sent to his son, Mirzan.

The notice by MACC was given to his son, Mirzan Mahathir, he added.

On Feb 16, Mirzan and his brother Mokhzani Mahathir were given another 30-day extension by the MACC to declare their assets.

The MACC is also investigating former finance minister Daim Zainuddin and his family on asset declarations.

On other matters, MACC, said Azam, had never stopped investigating the LCS and Scorpene issue and that it was still in contact with external parties to obtain information.

The procurement of six LCS vessels by Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd became embroiled in scandal after it was found that only 53.29% of the project was complete as of May 31, 2019, despite the contract being signed over 10 years ago.

There is also a probe into the controversial Scorpene submarine purchase.

Azam said MACC had issued notice on asset declaration until April 28 to senior cops suspected of protecting syndicates.

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