After Najib Abdul Razak's loyalists insisted that the RM2.6 billion deposited into his personal bank accounts were donations intended for Umno, the prime minister today reminded Umno leaders they themselves have benefited from the funds he raised.

As such, Najib said those who have benefitted should not add fuel to fire when he was under attack.

"As party president, whatever I do, be it raising funds for the party or other matters, it is solely for the interest of the party. It is not for other purposes.

"Under my leadership, many (Umno) divisions have received a lot of help. We have done  a lot of CSR (corporate social responsibility).

"Many people could go for  the haj, many divisions get contributions every month.

Don't just be silent after receiving them. (Or worse), when I am attacked, add fuel to the fire," he said when officiating the Bandar Tun Razak Umno division annual general meeting today.

"We must defend the party because what I have done is not for my own interest, but the party's," he said.

Hitting out at the opposition, Najib said they should also reveal the source of their party funds if they wanted to know Umno's .

"We want to know where they get their funds. Is it from inside sources, some tow kay (business tycoon), a massage parlour or from overseas?

"I am willing to present Umno's accounts with the condition that the opposition does it too.

"(So) don't say that I am selling out the country. I will never do it, I am a prime minister who will be accountable in whatever I do.

'Prevent other problems'

Najib added that if he were to receive funds or donations, these were not due in return for contracts or such.

"That's why the MACC has said that it was not corruption and not from 1MDB's funds, it (the investigation) is completed.

"So don't view that what I did was a mistake. I did it for the party, I wanted to prevent other problems from arising," he said.

The MACC earlier this week had said that the RM2.6 billion purportedly deposited into Najib's personal banks accounts came from a donation .

"Investigations have found that the RM2.6 billion which was allegedly deposited into the prime minister's accounts is the contribution of a donor and not from 1MDB funds," said the commission in a statement.

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