MACC chief: Najib will be called if probe confirms RM90m paid to PAS
Since the last general election, Najib Abdul Razak has become a frequent visitor to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, where he had even spent the night on one or two occasions.
The former prime minister might have to make another visit, but this depends on whether investigations can confirm that PAS received RM90 million from Umno...
Since the last general election, Najib Abdul Razak has become a frequent visitor to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, where he had even spent the night on one or two occasions.
The former prime minister might have to make another visit, but this depends on whether investigations can confirm that PAS received RM90 million from Umno.
Speaking to Malaysiakini, MACC chief commissioner Shukri Abdull said his officers are now focused on establishing the veracity of the allegation.
"At the moment, we are still not sure (whether Najib's assistance is required).
"It depends on the outcome of the investigations. For now, MACC must first establish whether the transfer of monies happened," he added.
Shukri was responding to queries on the progress of the investigations into the claim that Najib, who was also Umno president, had channelled the funds to secure the support of several PAS leaders during the 14th general election.
The claim also included the possibility that the sum originated from 1MDB.
However, Shukri declined to comment when asked how the commission would determine if the monies were transferred.
He said it is important for MACC not to be perceived as having a political motivation for pursuing this matter.
"Let MACC carry out its duties professionally and according to the law.
"I do not want to speculate or make predictions... I would like to stress that MACC is neutral, independent and professional," he added.
This morning, MACC summoned former PAS deputy president Nasharuddin Mat Isa and central committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz in connection with the case.
If Najib really paid RM90 million to PAS, must query him where he got so much money !
DO NOT MISUSE THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH I am writing this article from my inner feelings. Everybody knows that the former PM YBhg. Dato Sri Najib Abdul Razak and his wife, Puan Sri Rosmah Mansor are currently under intensive and aggressive investigation by AG’s Dept, MACC, PDRM and etc. As this investigation is ongoing, it is only right and proper if any new evidence discovered or surfaces, should be kept confidential by the investigating authorities and not make known to the public via any news media portal. It is definitely prejudicial and wrong to exceedingly inappropriately misuse the freedom of speech. Please also remember the privacy of every individual has to be respected. More so, when Najib and Rosmah have not been properly convicted yet. Once the investigation is on, it is expected for all to allow for the authorities to complete their “DIVINE TASK’ without interference. Henceforth, allow me to quote our YAB PM will also need to respect the rules and regulation being practiced. Everryone is perceived to be innocent until proven guilty. Fundamental rules of justice act be extended to all. Please therefore I appeal to all to respect the golden rule – everyone is innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. By doing so, we are also directly and indirectly upholding the privacy of every individual. Majority of us are law abiding citizen. Caring and ensuring the governance of the natural justice law must be upheld to the fullest. I am not an “Apple Polisher” neither you all should be too. After all the right to be heard must always be given as until today we have not heard their explanation yet. Leave Najib and Rosmah to be investigated by the authorities accordingly. Last but not the least, I count on MACC, PDRM etc to conduct their investigation without fear or favour but must be firming in accordance to the law.
Common MACC, Sdr Rafizi had already filed a report with the commission in April 2017 on the allegation that Nasharuddin the former PAS vice president did receive funds from SRC Intrrnational. Why Rafizi is called to give a statement.
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