KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into alleged corporate manipulation linked to MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings and claims of a “corporate mafia”, are ongoing and will be made public in due course.

He emphasised that the inquiry must be thoroughly completed before any further action can be considered.

“As clarified by the AMLA this past Monday, the investigation is still ongoing. It is therefore essential to ensure the inquiry is fully completed before any further action is taken,” he said during the ministry’s weekly press conference here today.

He then said that updates on the investigation may be disclosed publicly, but any further steps remain subject to the Cabinet’s decision should they determine at any point that the investigation has reached a stage where additional action is necessary.

Fahmi also said following guidance from the Cabinet, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, any announcements will be made once the two aspects of the investigation have been completed.

“The matter has been entrusted to the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, who will oversee the implementation of the necessary procedures,” he added.

Yesterday, it was reported that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will take action against Bloomberg over its claims that Anwar Ibrahim interfered in the disclosure of findings concerning Azam Baki shareholdings.

Shamsul Azri also dismissed the foreign news agency’s March 30 report, which alleged that the prime minister had instructed a special committee to delay the release of the investigation into Azam Baki.