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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday that authorities had launched an investigation into what he described as an attempt to topple his government, alleging the effort began in 2024 and involved a group of Malaysians.
Speaking in parliament in Kuala Lumpur, Ibrahim said the alleged plot was not linked to any political party but instead relied on parliamentary connections and outside influence to undermine the administration. He framed the matter as a national security issue.
According to Ibrahim, early findings suggest the group included what he called "a leading Zionist group" alongside Malaysian individuals. He claimed the effort aimed to challenge government initiatives related to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, known as the MACC.
"This attempt was triggered by the large-scale corruption investigation carried out by the MACC. This led them to act by using external and internal influence," Ibrahim said.
He also alleged that those involved tried to shape public opinion by leveraging media platforms and international institutions to create narratives that cast doubt on the government’s credibility.
Ibrahim said law enforcement agencies had begun formal proceedings and that further details about the alleged plot would be made public as the investigation progresses.
His remarks followed international media coverage concerning corruption allegations linked to MACC chief Azam Baki.
In an article published last month, Bloomberg News reported claims that Azam held shares in a financial company exceeding the limit permitted for public officials.
Ibrahim, 78, became Malaysia’s 10th prime minister in November 2022.
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