Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat

Malaysia's recently retired anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening a whistle-blower. The whistle-blower, businessman Albert Tei, had lodged a report concerning a mineral licence scandal involving politicians in Sabah. Azam Baki reportedly accused Tei of "playing games" and spreading misinformation. Following Tei's report, police initiated the investigation under criminal intimidation provisions. Statements were recorded from Tei and his lawyer, who was allegedly used to convey the threat.