Khalid said in a statement last night that several media reports yesterday were incorrect.

“This is false, and I did not say this…earlier today (Friday) I was just explaining the process if an investigation were to be conducted outside Malaysia.

“Namely, in the event of us seeking to take witness statements overseas, Polis DiRaja Malaysia would follow the required international protocols and seek MLA under the guidance of the Attorney General’s Chambers,” he said in the statement.

Khalid said the police force was satisfied with the progress made relating to 1MDB investigation and was hoping to conclude the investigation as soon as possible.

He said all parties should refrain from any reporting that could be prejudicial because the investigation was ongoing, he said.

“Failure to do so will result in action from PDRM in accordance with the law,” he said.

Khalid added that the police had completed the first phase of its investigation into 1MDB, based on the report of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.

He said the investigation papers had been passed to the AG Chambers and discussed.

“The AG Chambers has returned the papers and requested further investigations, which PDRM will implement,” he added.