KLANG: Investigating high-profile figures is no easy feat, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

       As such, he urged the public to support the government’s efforts to investigate top individuals, including those with the title of Tun, in connection with the misappropriation of government funds.

       “We will go after the crooks, I don’t care. When we want to take action (against these individuals), the people get angry, saying that this Prime Minister is too harsh.

       “For me, this is strange; you should support it (investigations). It’s not easy, you know, to investigate a Tun.

       “Investigating a village chief is easy, investigating a school teacher is even easier. I want to investigate the big shots who steal big money... think it’s easy? It’s not.

       “We want to protect this country; don’t let them steal the people’s wealth,” he said after speaking at the National Ponggal Festival 2024 celebration at the Klang Municipal Council Square @ Padang Chetty here yesterday, Bernama reported.

       On Jan 17, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that it had taken statements from a former prime minister’s son believed to be related to his business dealings in the 1990s.

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       It said businessman Mirzan Mahathir was called to assist an ongoing probe.