TAWAU: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is leaving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to carry out its probe into alleged corruption involving four former aides of ailing ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said he was confident that the commission would conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.
“We are confident that MACC will carry out all legal procedures and complete its investigation,” he told reporters after officiating Sabah Umno's 34th anniversary celebration here on Sunday (Feb 23).
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, emphasised the importance of maintaining fairness throughout the investigation.
“We hope they will carry out the probe fairly and with credibility. It has always been a benchmark, especially for MACC, to uphold its integrity,” he added.
He also said he had yet to visit Ismail Sabri, who was hospitalised after he fainted at home on Saturday (Feb 22).
He said he would visit the Umno vice president when he returns to Kuala Lumpur.
“I found out yesterday (Saturday) but I did not have the opportunity to visit him because of my schedule. Today, I am in Tawau and tomorrow I will be in Kota Kinabalu,” he added.
