Plot to topple govt driven by large-scale graft probes, says PM

2026-03-03 - 04:03

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the alleged plot to topple his government is ‘very concerning’. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The alleged plot to topple the government being investigated by the police is believed to be driven by large-scale corruption investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said the parties allegedly involved had used their local and foreign influence to question the government’s position and the systems in place. “Their strategy is to contact all foreign media to question the government’s efforts, especially MACC’s. “Then they use their influence and ties with foreign countries to form narratives questioning the credibility of Malaysia and the government, while making manoeuvres through Parliament. This is concerning to us,” he told the Dewan Rakyat. Anwar was responding to Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau), who asked for an update on investigations into the alleged plot to topple the government. MORE TO COME