A prominent Malaysian family is allegedly linked to a plot to destabilise and overthrow the government.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed on Friday (Feb 27) that authorities are investigating a police report concerning an alleged attempt to bring down the current administration.
According to the report, the family — which is currently involved in an ongoing legal dispute — is said to have engaged a United Kingdom-based media consultancy firm to orchestrate a smear campaign targeting the government and the Prime Minister.
A copy of the police report, which has been circulating widely on social media, indicates that it was lodged at the Brickfields police station at about 10.30am on Thursday (Feb 26). The Star is seeking official confirmation from Brickfields police regarding the authenticity of the report.
The document shows that the complaint was filed by an editor after he came across a report by a foreign news agency concerning Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki.
The editor alleged that he had previously met a member of the family to explore a potential collaboration on producing a biography and documentary. However, he claimed that during a subsequent Zoom meeting, discussions allegedly turned towards plans to launch attacks against the government.
Police investigations into the matter are ongoing.
