Apart from defending himself, he trained his guns on what he described as "pro-opposition online portals".
The minister stressed that his letter was not meant to defend alleged Malaysian gambling kingpin Paul Phua, who is facing trial in the United States.
He said the purpose of the controversial Dec 18, 2014 letter was to clarify the status of Paul Phua and the existence of the 14K triad in Malaysia.
"Hence, using my discretion, I issued the explanation letter on Paul Phua's status to the FBI, and it was not a support letter for not charging Paul Phua, as reported by pro-opposition news portals," Zahid told a press conference today.
According to him, there is no 14K triad in Malaysia and Phua is not a member of 14K triad in Malaysia.
'Government is not supporting Paul Phua'
Nevertheless, the minister stressed that he would not compromise on any unhealthy phenomenon in the country and the government would not support whoever had close ties with any crime organisation.
“I have repeatedly said that I will fight against gangsterism, gambling and drugs in our country. I once again stress that I will not compromise with unhealthy phenomenon and this episode has strengthened my spirit to continue to fight and eradicate crime activities.
“The government has not once supported any action by any individual, including Paul Phua, who has close ties with any crime organisation,” Zahid said.
Previously, Phua's lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said that the home minister penned the letter to correct a "very big mistake" by the Malaysian police regarding his client.
On the letter stating the poker player also helped Malaysia in national security matters, the Umno-linked lawyer said Zahid may have disclosed the additional information in "defence" of a Malaysian citizen, after coming across it while reviewing Phua's file.
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