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Johari, the rakyat will not give 1MDB a rest

YOURSAY | ‘So your job is to clean up 1MDB but there’s no need for the culprits to be caught and charged?’

Give it a rest, says Johari in open letter to Tony Pua

Clever Voter: The 1MDB scandal will find its way one day to become a famous case study for future MBA (Master's in Business Administration) students.

It is a big thing because our politicians have shamelessly and carelessly allowed wealth worth billions to disappear. That's more than some countries' GDP (gross domestic product). That's why it is reasonable for concerned citizens to demand full accountability over the 1MDB losses.

The 12-point answers by Second Finance Minister Johari Abdul Ghani are carefully worded. But it confirmed the fact that the government has more to hide.

Many have resigned to the fact that shameless politicians will continue to enjoy a decadent lifestyle with their ill-gotten wealth.

Yet we see the same people preaching about good virtues, which leave us wondering how one lives with the shame, hypocrisy and sins without losing sleep. It's really amazing.

Kingfisher: Johari must be commended for his attempt at explaining the mismanagement of 1MDB.

But those who have followed this notorious financial scandal will not be convinced by his reasoning that there is no criminal breach by a number of individuals in this financial fiasco that has gained international notoriety as one of the biggest swindle of public funds in recent history.

His explanation, while it is well meant, can be viewed as missing the trees for the forest. Particularly, when substantive details and evidence of alleged "crimes" have been exposed by government agencies overseas, including via court procedures, for example the one by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

The concern shown by foreigners is a reflection of their own apprehensions of the international impact of 1MDB's failure as it impinges on their own institutions and reputation.

The entirety of the monies lost by 1MDB is apparently solely the onus of our government, hence we should be thorough and transparent to get to the truth.

Clongviews: Johari, credit must be given to you for coming up with the lengthy 12 points. By all means, recover as much losses in 1MDB, but at the same time investigations and possible criminal charges should proceed.

Surely, you are fully aware that efforts to investigate by the various agencies were interfered with or derailed. Until today, the police are still investigating, while other countries have taken action, even though you claimed that they are on governance issues.

So, even if Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua gives the issue a rest, the rakyat will not.

Fairman: Johari, why only go after Pua? The answers sought over the 1MDB scandal are demanded by every right-thinking Malaysians.

Just to refresh your memory, on Jan 26, 2016, attorney-general (AG) Mohamed Apandi Ali refused Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s request to go overseas to collect evidence on the RM2.6 billion on grounds the money came from an Arab donor.

Apandi said RM2.03 billion was returned to the donor. And in July last year, the DOJ said the RM2.6 bilion in Najib's personal bank accounts was from 1MDB. Why the AG did not assign US lawyers to challenge the contention?

Johari, ‘jangan cuba menegakkan benang basah’ (don’t try to defend the indefensible). The people come first, not the Pekan MP.

Kim Quek: Johari claimed that there is no clear-cut evidence of crime, and asked Pua what the government can do now. My humble suggestions for immediate action by government:

1. Form a bipartisan parliamentary select committee with full authority to look into all MACC relevant investigation papers, reports and recommendations, including those submitted to the AG, and to summon MACC and AG’s Chambers officials to answer questions.

2. Declassify the Auditor-General’s Report on 1MDB.

3. Grant MACC and police immediate approval to seek mutual legal assistance in foreign countries.

Legit: Johari, for your information, Pua is doing exactly what he has been elected to do - that is, to question the alleged abuses, indiscretions, the massive stealing and lying allegedly by the leader of your party and the government and all their cronies.

On the contrary, it is you, the rest of the disgusting sycophants and the partners in 'crime' who have failed the voters and cheated the people of Malaysia

Demi Rakyat: I am obsessed with 1MDB since it is here where the greatest betrayal to our country was committed. This betrayal was by the man who took billions of ringgit allegedly stolen from the rakyat and then blatantly lied about where it came from.

How can any loyal rakyat who loves the country not be obsessed by this? This is betrayal in the highest order, and until and unless this individual is arrested and charged, the issue will not go away.

Ib: Johari, so your job is to clean up 1MDB, but there is no need for the culprits to caught and charged? Is this Umno's approach?

Ahbengkia: Please don't try to impress us with your 25 years of corporate experience. It means nothing to us.

Why the letters of support and guarantee letters must remain enforceable? Let them go into default, it is okay with us.

I believe the letters of support and guarantee letters were issued with fraudulent intent. I believe bonds investors knew about this, and they conspired with bond issuers and arrangers to cheat the Malaysian government and its taxpayers. Period.

Kangkung: Johari, we do not have a “complete picture” because of people like you. Don't try to pull the wool over our eyes with your open letter.

The 1MDB is the world's biggest financial scandal and MO1 (Malaysian Official 1) is at the centre of it all.

Anonymous_5fb: To them, from the way I see it, those in power can do what they like so long as no one knows about their wrongdoings, or if someone knows, they are not made known to the world, and that their (and the country's) credibility is still intact.

And, when their wrongdoings are exposed, they blame the loss of credibility on Pua.


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