UMNO leader says party will aid MACC if evidence justifies prosecution

During a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur, UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party would not object to assisting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission if solid evidence warrants legal action against its leaders. He added that investigations should begin before any prosecution and must be carried out with fairness and transparency. Zahid noted he has not received official details about the current inquiries.

The remarks were prompted by reports that a senior UMNO figure, identified only as holding a high party position, might be called by the MACC next week to aid investigations related to Lembaga Tabung Haji. The individual was reportedly given time to attend UMNO's annual general assembly before the potential summons. Zahid's statements underline the party's conditional willingness to cooperate while demanding procedural integrity.