PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to resume recording his statement.
The Bera MP arrived at about 11am on Thursday (April 24, where graft busters are expected to continue questioning him.
Previously, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the latest round of questioning will focus on Ismail Sabri's asset declaration, which was done under Section 36 (1) of the MACC Act 2009.
Azam said the first phase of the investigation into the former prime minister had been completed, and they were moving on to the next phase.
Ismail Sabri last recorded his statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on March 24 for an investigation on corruption and money laundering concerning the expenditure and acquisition of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure as prime minister from August 2021 to Nov 2022.
The case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
On March 3, Azam said Ismail Sabri is a suspect in the case following the discovery of approximately RM170mil in cash at a "safe house" during a raid.
