He pointed to remarks by former chief commissioner Azam Baki during his farewell speech, that he would never forgive those who had launched personal attacks against him.

“That statement actually has implications for MACC because an enforcement agency cannot have personal feelings.

“It must appear independent and immune to criticism, and it must act based on evidence and the law,” Rafizi told reporters before entering the MACC headquarters today.

Rafizi said he had been one of Azam’s most prominent critics in recent years, including over questions about the former commissioner’s share ownership.

“My criticism was not about whether I like or dislike Azam, but about ensuring that MACC is not only independent and clean, but is also seen to be independent,” he said.

The Pandan MP is submitting 28 pages of additional documents to MACC in relation to its probe into a strategic cooperation agreement between the economy ministry, led by Rafizi at the time, and UK-based chip designer Arm Holdings.

Rafizi previously completed four days of interviews with MACC. His former aide, James Chai, was interviewed for three days.

The commission said 22 people have been called in to assist with investigations.