PUTRAJAYA, Feb 6 — As the government embarks on the second phase of its audit of state-owned enterprises, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today assured that the new powers are not intended to single out individuals or enable witch hunts.

He emphasised that the goal of the audits is to ensure state firms return to their mandates without overlaps and avoid financing practices that breach procedures or result in audit mistakes.

“I’d like to give my assurance today that this initiative is not aimed at singling out or casting suspicion. Those who are performing, continue to do so,” Anwar, who is also finance minister, said in his speech at the launch of Phase 2 of the GLC audit here.