RM2.6b - I used 'plural' because I met donor's reps, says DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has claimed that he met with several representatives of the RM2.6 billion donor hence the reason he mentioned “plural”.
He said the matter has been explained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
“My view does not differ from MACC’s official statement,” he told a press conference at the Putra World Trade Centre today.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has claimed that he met with several representatives of the RM2.6 billion donor hence the reason he mentioned “plural”.
He said the matter has been explained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
“My view does not differ from MACC’s official statement,” he told a press conference at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.
Pressed further whether it was a government or an individual who gave the donation, Zahid said it is better for MACC to issue a detailed explanation.
Asked to clear the confusion surrounding the issue yesterday, the deputy prime minister replied: “ Plural ”.
Previously, Zahid said he met the “donor” and two days ago was quoted as telling pro-Umno news portal Agenda Daily that the colossal sum came from the leadership of a government in the Middle East, and not an individual.
During media interviews this week, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, into whose personal account the RM2.6 billion was transferred, also used the term “donors”.
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