Muda slams AGC’s NFA decision on Zahid, questions silence of PH leaders

SHAH ALAM - The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) has strongly criticised the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) decision not to proceed with further action (NFA) against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on the 47 corruption charges involving funds from charity foundation Yayasan Akalbudi.

The party described the decision as a historic blow to the country’s justice system and a betrayal of the reform mandate given by Malaysians to the government.

In a statement, Muda questioned the silence of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders over the decision, saying it undermined confidence in the rule of law.

"This is not merely a technical or procedural legal matter. It is a massive blow to the integrity of the nation’s justice system and one of the greatest betrayals of the people’s mandate in Malaysian political history," it said.

It also called on the government to explain the transparency and credibility of investigations carried out by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, particularly claims that further probes were conducted before the discharge was granted.

It stressed that Malaysians deserved clear answers on whether the investigation was genuinely thorough or merely carried out to justify the release of a powerful figure.

It said if 47 charges once considered strong were now deemed insufficient, the Prime Minister’s Department and the AGC must explain where the failure occurred.

"Was it due to weaknesses in investigations or interference from unseen hands for political survival?," it stated.

The party said public trust has been shaken, especially after years of PH campaigning on anti-corruption, accountability and good governance.

It added that many were now questioning where PH’s stance on corruption truly stands, saying reform promises once loudly championed now appear sidelined for political convenience.

Muda also took aim at government leaders who were previously vocal against corruption but were now accused of remaining silent when it involves political allies.

"Where are the voices of key leaders such as Mohamad Sabu, Anthony Loke and Nurul Izzah Anwar? Do they now agree to look the other way because their political positions are safe?" it said.

The party added that PH component leaders displayed double standards, claiming they were quick to criticise cases involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak or others, but adopted a softer approach when it concerned their own allies.

Muda also urged Communications Minister and government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil not to use political stability as justification for controversial decisions.

Positioning itself as the voice of the people, Muda said it will continue to demand accountability, stressing that it will persist in seeking explanations and transparency to prevent further erosion of public trust in the justice system and governance.

Yesterday, the AGC confirmed that its investigations into the Umno president involving 47 corruption and money laundering charges have reached a final conclusion, with no further action to be taken.

The decision was made after the AGC reviewed the full findings of investigations and new evidence submitted following the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling on Sept 4, 2023, which granted him a discharge not amounting to an acquittal for the charges.