00:00The Attorney-General's chambers has classified its investigation into allegations of criminal intimidation by controversial businessman Albert Tay against former
00:11Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Azam Baki as no further action.
00:16The AGC said a review of the investigation papers opened under Section 506 of the Penal Code found insufficient evidence
00:25to establish the offence of criminal intimidation.
00:28Bukit Aman's Criminal Investigation Department launched an investigation following Tay's claim that Azam had threatened him in connection with an
00:38alleged Sabah corruption scandal.
00:41Azam denied Tay's allegations and told police he had never met the businessman or had any dealings with him.
00:48Separately, Azam filed a defamation suit against Tay over several online publications and reposts, including content on a podcast and
00:57YouTube shorts.
00:59Messrs Zain, Magad and Murad representing Azam said the writ of summons and statement of claim were filed at the
01:06Shah Alam High Court on Monday.
01:08Shruti Menon, FMT
01:10Shruti Menon, FMT
01:10Shruti Menon, FMT
01:11Shruti Menon, FMT
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