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Minister Azalina Othman Said has emphasised the government's commitment to allowing investigations into alleged corporate mafia activities to proceed independently and transparently, while remaining open to establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry if circumstances demand it.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reiterated his commitment to resign from Cabinet if the country's judicial integrity is undermined, linking his stance to concerns about high-profile cases.
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The Malaysian Bar has emphasised that its involvement in court proceedings against former Prime Ministers Zahid Hamidi and Najib Razak stems from legal principle rather than personal grievance, according to the bar president's statement.