NFA: AGC closes case on Bloomberg report alleging PM meddled in MACC

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has classified the police probe into a Bloomberg report last year alleging the prime minister had interfered in MACC affairs as “no further action” (NFA).

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said said the NFA directive from the AGC came after it determined that there was “insufficient evidence” to pursue charges.

“However, criminal cases, unlike civil cases, are not subject to a limitation period,” Azalina said in a written parliamentary reply yesterday in response to a query from PAS’ Besut MP Che Zulkifly Jusoh, referring to defamation under Section 499 of the Penal Code.

“Therefore, should there be any new developments in the future, further investigation and review of this case may still be carried out,” she added.

The minister noted that the police investigation paper was submitted to the AGC for further action following a report lodged by the MACC with the police.

Media Council

Azalina also said that the matter of such reporting can be referred to the Malaysian Media Council.

“The Malaysian Media Council Act 2025 was passed by Parliament and came into force on June 14.

“Therefore, any issues related to media reporting, including journalistic ethics, can be referred to the council as a monitoring body tasked with strengthening professionalism and accountability within the media industry in our country,” she added.

She further reiterated assurances that while the government remains determined to defend the public’s right to freedom of speech, as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, the right is not absolute.

Bloomberg report

In September last year, Bloomberg published a report, quoting sources, that implicated Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki in “concerted abuse of investigative powers” concerning supposedly targeted probes by the graftbusters.

The alleged political persecution was said to be focused on former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, whose widow, Na’imah Abdul Khalid, had lodged a police report against Anwar over the claims.

However, the police and the AGC have since classified Na’imah’s report as also NFA.

Bloomberg’s report also claimed that Anwar had ordered Azam not to investigate the prime minister’s former aide, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak, over the latter’s purchase of shares in HeiTech Padu Bhd.

The technology services provider is linked to the development of the government’s RM1 billion immigration system.

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