BUTTERWORTH: The investigation into the National Farmers' Organisation's (Nafas) should be done without fear and favour, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said it did not matter what position or rank the person holds – if they are found guilty they will be accountable for their actions.
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"Now there is an uproar over the issue of the Constitution of the National Farmers' Organisation (NAFAS). Although it is an independent body, it is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Recently there was also the case of Khazanah Nasional Bhd, whose chairman is the Prime Minister.
"I will not hinder the investigation if there is a report. If it's wrong, investigate. If it's wrong, prosecute. If it's wrong, punish," he said when he officiated the 2024 National Level Hawkers and Petty Traders Day Carnival (HPPK) at PICCA Convention Centre at the Butterworth Arena, Penang on Saturday (Nov 2).
On Oct 23, Nafas suspended general manager Muhammad Faris Arriffin, who was appointed to the position in March 2023, over allegations of fund mismanagement.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki also confirmed that they were investigating alleged irregularities over a padi fertiliser supply project.
