Malaysia's anti-graft agency expands probe into Mahathir’s assets to Switzerland

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has widened its investigation into former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s alleged overseas assets to include Switzerland, in addition to ongoing cooperation with the authorities in the UK.

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Confirming the matter, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the agency remains in close contact with the UK's International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC), while also extending its scope to other jurisdictions.

“We are still collaborating with UK authorities, among them the IACCC, which is assisting us should there be any assets involving Dr Mahathir. There is no development yet,” he told reporters at the Integrity and Leadership Day on Sept 24.

Asked if other countries were involved, he added: “Yes, we are also looking at other countries such as Switzerland. At the moment, the two countries are the UK and Switzerland.”