Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, a former ally of Mahathir, rose to power in November 2022 with a vow to stamp out corruption. His reform agenda has faced criticisms after the government last year withdrew 47 criminal charges against a key supporter, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Anwar has denied interfering in the case as well as in MACC’s investigations.
A former Malaysian minister who was once an adviser to ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was charged on Monday for not declaring his wealth as the nation steps up its anti-corruption probes.
Daim Zainuddin, a former finance minister, pleaded not guilty and sought trial. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission recently ordered the 85-year-old, his wife as well as two of Mahathir’s sons to declare their assets.
