Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has expressed bewilderment over the plea bargain for Riza Abdul Aziz’s money laundering charge.

He questioned whether this means that other "thieves" could be let off the hook as long as they agree to return the money they were accused of stealing.

“I don’t question the judge’s decision. Surely it is in accordance with the law, but I’m concerned that there are many other thieves...