THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating an international law firm suspected of being involved in the misappropriation of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, confirmed the matter and said an investigation is underway into the firm's branch in the United Kingdom (UK).
"The MACC is currently investigating an international law firm suspected of involvement in the misappropriation of 1MDB funds under the offences provided for in the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).
"The MACC's investigation is focused on the United Kingdom branch of the international law firm," she said in a written reply to Parliament yesterday.
However, Azalina said the MACC could not disclose details of the investigation in accordance with subsection 29(4) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
She said this in response to a question from Lim Lip Eng (PH-Kepong), who asked the minister to disclose details of the investigation.
Azalina added that the MACC remains committed to carrying out its duties independently, transparently and professionally in accordance with the law. – January 27, 2026
