Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that the ex-aide of a Felda chairperson detained in connection with a corruption probe is a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leader.

Mahathir, who is Bersatu chairperson, said the party would take the necessary steps to protect this individual's interests.

The former premier also believes that the individual is not involved in any corrupt practice.

"We believe he is not involved. He was with the former chairperson for a long time, but he resigned because he was not happy,” he told reporters outside Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon...