Government open to corporate mafia inquiry if evidence substantiated

KUALA LUMPUR — The federal government has not ruled out the possibility of convening a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate claims of 'corporate mafia' operations, according to statements from the Home Ministry. Officials indicated that such an inquiry would proceed only if substantial evidence and credible grounds were established to support the allegations. The conditional stance reflects the government's commitment to transparency while maintaining due diligence in initiating formal investigations of this magnitude. An RCI represents a significant undertaking requiring careful consideration of the evidence presented before proceeding. The Home Ministry's willingness to consider the proposal comes amid ongoing public discourse regarding corporate misconduct and organised business practices in Malaysia. Further details regarding the criteria for establishing sufficient grounds or the timeline for any potential inquiry have not been disclosed. The government has urged stakeholders with concrete evidence of such activities to present their findings through appropriate channels for proper evaluation.