PAS has defended MACC chief Azam Baki following his "tell-all" press conference on alleged misconduct.

PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said the party welcomed Azam's explanations on his shareholdings.

He also said the party hoped allegations against Azam will now be put to rest, and that the burden of proof lies on the MACC chief's accusers.

Takiyuddin added that the accusations against Azam were meant to destabilise Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob's government.

However, in a separate statement yesterday afternoon, PAS Youth called for the government to take action to defend its integrity.