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The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft
involving prominent political figures, including those seen as
close to 98-year-old veteran leader Mahathir, a long-time foe of
current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar has denied targeting political rivals, saying the
investigations are part of the government's efforts to tackle
high-level corruption.
The MACC in January served Mahathir's businessmen sons, Mirzan
and Mokhzani, with notices to declare their wealth as part of
investigations into offshore financial and business records
revealed by a group of news organisations.
The MACC's chief commissioner, Azam Baki, on Thursday declined
to elaborate on the investigations facing Mahathir or his sons.
"Let the investigations conclude first, until an appropriate
time when we can state the findings of the case," he told
reporters in televised remarks.
Mahathir's office had no immediate comment. The ex-premier has
previously described the investigation against his sons as
politically motivated.
Mahathir, who has served as prime minister twice since 1981, has
been locked in a rivalry with his one-time protege Anwar that
has dominated Malaysian politics for decades.
Anwar became prime minister in 2022 after more than 20 years as
an opposition leader, vowing to combat graft and focus on the
economy.
But he has faced questions over his commitment to reforms,
following a string of dropped corruption cases involving figures
allied to his coalition. Anwar has repeatedly maintained he does
not interfere in court cases.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by Ros Russell and Alex
Richardson)
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