KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has dismiss rumours that he and 13 Barisan Nasional (BN) federal lawmakers have withdrawn support for the National Unity Government.

The Bera MP, who is being investigated for corruption involving RM177 million in seizures, also reaffirmed his full commitment to the government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"This rumour has been circulating for some time, and at first, I chose to ignore it because it wasn't true. However, it has continued to spread through writings and videos," he told Sinar Harian in an interview.

"So today (Saturday), I feel compelled to respond. This claim is false. No one has left Umno or BN; instead, we remain in the gover...