The investigation concerns the revelation of private documents by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists over transactions carried out at offshore financial centres.

Those detained claim to have conducted a recruitment and training programme for the Social Security Organisation, but it was not implemented.

If the anti-graft commission takes any action, we will take action, too, says the communications and digital minister.

The prime minister says he has given the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner complete authority to carry out his duties.