KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor today gave his reason for not declaring his assets to the public.

According to The Star Online, the federal territories minister cited fears that if he did so, he and his family would be targeted by criminals.

Tengku Adnan was responding to PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil, who said he and Kuala Lumpur city mayor Datuk Seri Mohd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz should publicly declare their assets to show commitment to transparency.

However, Tengku Adnan said he declared his assets directly to the Prime Minister every year.

"I used to be a businessman and have a lot of assets. I am also afraid if I declare, my children and wife may be kidnapped, people could rob us — anything can happen,” The Star Online quoted him as saying.

He added that the KL mayor declared his assets to the Chief Secretary to the Government.

Tengku Adnan said he had also instructed the mayor and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to discuss with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on sharing information on how much assets, and account names.