The MACC is investigating power abuse claims and irregularities linked to the alliance between the economy ministry and the UK chip designer
3-MIN READ3-MINIman Muttaqin YusofPublished: 11:23am, 4 May 2026Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency on Monday questioned former economy minister Rafizi Ramli over a billion-ringgit semiconductor deal with British chip designer Arm Holdings, escalating a politically sensitive inquiry that has swept up ministers, senior officials and one of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s most outspoken former allies.Rafizi, the Pandan MP and a former senior figure in Anwar’s reformist People’s Justice Party, arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) headquarters in administrative capital Putrajaya at about 9.30am, according to local media.More than 30 supporters had gathered outside from early morning, reports said.
“We will go through the process. We have nothing to hide, and if this ends up in court, I am confident we [have] a strong case,” Rafizi told reporters outside the MACC headquarters on Monday. “If the MACC decides to charge me based on its case, we will defend ourselves in court.”
The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act, which covers the misuse of office or position for gratification.
