Who stood by the MACC chief when he faced threats?

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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, and Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah Supported the MACC Chief Amidst Threats

The current Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, and former Tambun MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah were identified as individuals who supported the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief when he faced threats and pressure. The MACC chief, Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull, recounted these instances during a press conference where he detailed the challenges he encountered during his previous tenure.
Support Amidst Pressure to Disclose Information

Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull stated that despite facing mounting threats, he had explained to ministers at the time that the alleged scandals involving SRC International and RM2.6 billion were genuine and not fabricated. He conveyed the significance of these investigations, noting that even the United States was prepared to repatriate funds.
Failed Support from Former Ministers

Conversely, Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull indicated that two former ministers in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan, did not provide him with adequate support when he was removed from his position. He described reaching out to them via WhatsApp to request the return of his men from the 1MDB team, who had been instructed to go on leave and were transferred.
Promises Made and Not Fulfilled

According to the MACC chief, both Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim and Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan had promised to resolve the matter and return his men. Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim reportedly assured him, "brother don’t do anything, let me settle. I promise to return your men." However, these assurances did not translate into the desired outcome for the MACC chief and his team.
Personal Resolve and Threats Received

An emotional Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull expressed his determination to protect his men, stating he would have used his power and legal means to fight for them, even if it meant facing arrest. He also revealed that he was slandered and threatened with arrest by an individual referred to as the 'Cash King' for persisting with his stance and for allegedly conspiring against the government at that time.

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