Azam Baki Says MACC Will Appeal Syed Saddiq's Acquittal At The Federal Court

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that it will appeal Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal

The prosecution will file an appeal to the Federal Court following the Court of Appeal's decision earlier today, 25 June, to acquit the Muar member of parliament of all four corruption charges.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told reporters that the deputy public prosecutor (DPP) handling the case had already indicated plans to escalate the matter, regardless of today's outcome, reported Malay Mail.

"I was informed earlier by the prosecutor that they will be filing an appeal to the Federal Court," he said during a press conference at the MACC headquarters.

He added that the prosecution would have proceeded with the appeal even if the Court of Appeal had ruled differently.

"The DPP informed me that if a different decision had been made, an appeal to the Federal Court would still have been pursued," Azam said.

When asked if he was disappointed by the court's ruling, Azam said he does not take such decisions personally

"I do not feel disappointment or glee when investigating any cases," he said, adding that he maintains professional detachment when handling cases.

Earlier today, a three-member Court of Appeal bench unanimously acquitted Syed Saddiq

The court overturned the High Court's verdict that found him guilty of four charges involving criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of funds, and money laundering linked to over RM1 million from Bersatu's youth wing, Armada.

In delivering the judgment, Justice Datuk Noorin Badaruddin said the trial judge had erred in law and fact, and that the former minister's actions did not amount to dishonesty.

She added that the High Court had failed to properly assess procedural inconsistencies and had admitted evidence from witnesses who testified under MACC duress.