The whistleblower, who is in possession of alleged incriminating video evidence against several assemblypersons, revealed that he fears reprisal for trampling on powerful toes.

“This involves the top leaders of a state. These are influential people. There would be severe political and personal repercussions,” he told Malaysiakini.

“This is the reason I am requesting full protection even before lodging a report with MACC,” he added.

According to the whistleblower, MACC, which was made aware of the videos last month...