KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating an international law firm over suspected involvement in the misappropriation of funds linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, confirmed the matter, stating that the probe focuses on the firm’s branch in the United Kingdom.
The investigation is being conducted under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).
“MACC is currently investigating an international law firm suspected of involvement in the misappropriation of 1MDB funds under offences provided for in the AMLATFPUAA. The focus of the investigation is on the firm’s UK branch,” Azalina said in a written reply in Parliament last night.
However, she noted that MACC is unable to disclose further details of the investigation in line with subsection 29(4) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
Her statement was in response to a question from Lim Lip Eng (PH–Kepong), who had asked for details of the probe. Azalina added that MACC remains committed to carrying out its duties independently, transparently and professionally in accordance with the law. – January 27, 2026