The police's willingness to probe a police report lodged against 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) would be "for show" alone, DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang said today.

 

Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the DAP Johor retreat in Subang Jaya, Lim said that he hoped that the probe was "serious".

 

Yesterday, a Penang Umno leader lodged a police report against 1MDB and its directors over the state investment arm's much criticised fiscal management.

 

"This is a development that indicates the fissures within Umno," he said.

However, Lim also stressed that the police report should not be used by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to avoid answering questions on the 1MDB issue.

"Najib should take full accountability. In fact, now, there is even more reason for him to explain about 1MDB to the people," he added.

1MDB was Najib's brainchild but has come under severe criticism lately for an array of controversial financial decisions- including instances of overpaying for lands, and raising bonds with government support letters.

"He should answer all the questions. All the more, there should be immediate action," he said.

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