Malaysia will not interfere in legal process over Indonesian oil tycoon, says Anwar

IPOH: The Malaysian government will not interfere in any legal matters related to Indonesian oil tycoon Riza Chalid, who is said to be involved in a corruption case involving fuel imports.

Indonesian weekly Tempo reported that Anwar had told several editors-in-chief in Jakarta on July 29 and informed them that he had met with Riza.

“Let the legal process in Indonesia take its course,” Anwar was quoted as saying.

Anwar also did not comment on the whereabouts of Riza, who is believed to be in Malaysia.

Acting Indonesian Immigration director-general Yuldi Yusman had on July 16 reportedly said that Riza is believed to be in Malaysia since Feb 6, having departed from Soekarno-Hatta Airport.

The Jakarta Post reported that Riza was named as a suspect in a corruption case linked to state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.