Speaking at a press conference today, the former prime minister said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should carry out raids on the offices of Prime Minister Najib Razak and his sons as well.
“I think we should do this raiding more often and we should also subject Najib, his family, his wife, his son and his son-in-law to raids.
“All of them should be subjected to raids. The whole world has mentioned Najib but there has been no raids,” he said.
“They have their rights, they can do what they like. The government has the power to abuse.”
Mahathir, who is also Pakatan Harapan chairman, added that more should be revealed on the wealth of a “certain minister” who suggested that he be subjected to raids and investigations.
“I suggest we should also (subject Defence Minister) Hishammuddin Hussein to a raid, because we know that we need to study the lifestyle of these people, and also extend it to his brother and sister, as they sometimes use the names of their brothers and sisters.
“But they are welcome to examine all my books and everything. MACC is also welcome,” he said.
News reports today revealed that the companies of the former prime minister’s sons – Mokhzani, Mukhriz and Mirzan – were raided by IRB officials two days ago. The matter was confirmed by their sister Marina.
Mukhriz said the raids were politically motivated.
“We expected it to happen. And we expect it will not stop. The harassment will continue. It is politically motivated.
“I will cooperate fully with the IRB. They are doing a professional job. They are taking instructions from people with political interests,” he said today.
Mukhriz said the tax body had yet to call him, but he expected that they would have to submit documents such as tax declarations first to fulfil certain requirements.