The investigation is ongoing and we should give those involved space to perform their duties.

“Therefore, all parties – especially those from the government, including Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin – should wait for the findings of the investigation to be released.

“It would be wise not to make statements that could cloud the people’s perception of the country’s leaders, the government and Umno,” the statement read.

“The people’s support for the government and the party will be eroded if we fight among ourselves.

“In this regard, the actions of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in making unsubstantiated accusations, including the loss of 1MDB’s RM42bil despite clarification provided by the government, have contributed to the erosion of confidence in the government and the party,” it added.