The investigations into Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's former aide Yusoff Rawther's report took place at the same time as the probe into accusations of drug trafficking and fake firearm possession against him, said Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.

He explained that there was no need to take Anwar's statement as the police had already done so during the initial stages of the investigation.

"At that stage, the Royal Malaysia Police...