KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Police have recorded a statement from Tan Sri Azam Baki in connection with two separate investigations involving allegations of defamation, abuse of power, and criminal intimidation.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the statement was recorded under Section 112 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

“The first case concerns the publication of an article by Bloomberg.com that allegedly contained defamatory statements regarding the ownership of shares in Velocity Capital Partner Berhad.

“The second investigation involves allegations of abuse of power and criminal intimidation against a member of the public identified as Albert Tei,” he said in a statement.

Kumar said both investigation papers would be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers in the near future, in accordance with Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution, for legal advice and further instructions.

“We advise the public not to speculate on the cases, as such actions could potentially affect or interfere with the investigation process,” he said.

“The police remain committed to ensuring transparency and integrity in their investigations and will not compromise when taking action against any individual found to have violated the law,” he added.

IPOH, June 4 — Researchers have discovered a new species of wild ginger, Alpinia lenggongensis, in Lenggong, a finding that further underscores Perak’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said today.

He said the species was discovered by researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.

“Perak is fortunate to be blessed with unique natural treasures in terms of geology, flora and fauna, and this discovery demonstrates that the state’s forests continue to harbour valuable biodiversity.

“The discovery of this species in the Bintang Range, Lenggong, at an elevation of about 400 to 800 metres above sea level proves that Perak’s forests still hold highly valuable biodiversity treasures,” he said in his speech at the state-level International Forest Day celebration at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here.

Saarani said Alpinia lenggongensis is typically found growing along riverbanks, between eight and 20 metres from the river’s edge.

“It is uniquely identified by its translucent bracteoles and elongated petioles, or leaf stalks,” he added.

He said the discovery further strengthened Lenggong’s position as a unique destination rich in nature, history and knowledge.

Saarani noted that Lenggong is now among the few locations to hold two UNESCO recognitions.

“Lenggong has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2012 and was officially recognised as the Lenggong Unesco Global Geopark on April 27, 2026,” he said.