In a statement MCMC said that Muhyiddin would be questioned as a witness.

“The focus of the probe is to confirm the context of the content that was uploaded.

“The probe does not include any claims or allegations levelled against him.”

MCMC also said it would be contacting the relevant individuals to complete its probe.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered MCMC to look into his claim that Muhyiddin had defended the distribution of government subsidies to foreigners.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said it acknowledged the Perikatan Nasional chairman’s denial of ever making such a statement involving targeted RON95 petrol subsidy.

On Tuesday, Sinar Harian quoted Anwar as saying that Muhyiddin, who is also the Bersatu president, had questioned the government for burdening foreigners when they have also made significant contributions to the country.

Anwar said the government had decided on targeted subsidies for electricity and RON95 petrol so that it could continue helping Malaysians while reducing the nation’s fiscal deficit.

Muhyiddin later denied having made such a statement and urged Anwar to furnish proof of his claim.

The former prime minister said Anwar’s claim was slanderous and that his stand from the beginning was that government subsidies should be for Malaysians, not foreigners.