— A rare statement by the Conference of Malay Rulers to demand speedy action
over 1
Development Bhd (1MDB) demonstrates the severity of the problems with the
state-owned firm, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today.
Lauding the royal council for pressing Putrajaya to
expedite the investigations on 1MDB and ensure that culprits be brought to
justice, the former deputy prime minister said the onus was now on Prime
Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the head of the government to respond to
their concerns.
expedite the investigations on 1MDB and ensure that culprits be brought to
justice, the former deputy prime minister said the onus was now on Prime
Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the head of the government to respond to
their concerns.
“Their Royal Highnesses usually do not issue any
statements except when it involves major issues that affect the public and
country.
statements except when it involves major issues that affect the public and
country.
“When Their Royal Highnesses speak out about the 1MDB
issue, it signifies that 1MDB is a very big matter in their opinion and
demonstrates their concern over the negative effects the 1MDB controversy has
on the public and nation,” Muhyiddin said in a statement today.
issue, it signifies that 1MDB is a very big matter in their opinion and
demonstrates their concern over the negative effects the 1MDB controversy has
on the public and nation,” Muhyiddin said in a statement today.
Noting that investigations into 1MDB appeared stalled,
Muhyiddin said the prime minister must now ensure that these are conducted
openly, fairly and without any interruptions.
Muhyiddin said the prime minister must now ensure that these are conducted
openly, fairly and without any interruptions.
Failure by the authorities to take action over
wrongdoings uncovered will further erode the public’s confidence in Putrajaya,
Muhyiddin said, echoing the Malay Rulers’ concerns of a possible crisis of
credibility over the government’s inaction over 1MDB.
wrongdoings uncovered will further erode the public’s confidence in Putrajaya,
Muhyiddin said, echoing the Malay Rulers’ concerns of a possible crisis of
credibility over the government’s inaction over 1MDB.
Agencies and entities investigating 1MDB, such as the
Public Accounts Committee (PAC), must resume their inquiries into the firm,
Muhyiddin said in a veiled reference to the parliamentary watchdog’s probe that
was disrupted after its members were recruited into the administration.
Public Accounts Committee (PAC), must resume their inquiries into the firm,
Muhyiddin said in a veiled reference to the parliamentary watchdog’s probe that
was disrupted after its members were recruited into the administration.
“It would be most unfortunate if the PAC investigation
is abandoned simply because several members accepted appointments as members of
the federal government following the recent Cabinet reshuffle,” he said.
is abandoned simply because several members accepted appointments as members of
the federal government following the recent Cabinet reshuffle,” he said.
Muhyiddin was incidentally dropped as deputy prime
minister in the same July shakeup, ostensibly due to his public criticism of
Putrajaya over its handling of the 1MDB controversy.
minister in the same July shakeup, ostensibly due to his public criticism of
Putrajaya over its handling of the 1MDB controversy.
The Malay Rulers’ concern was also a signal for all
citizens to express their own misgivings over 1MDB or to report the firm to the
relevant authorities, Muhyddin said citing the case of former Umno leader Datuk
Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan.
citizens to express their own misgivings over 1MDB or to report the firm to the
relevant authorities, Muhyddin said citing the case of former Umno leader Datuk
Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan.
Khairuddin is currently being held without trial under
an anti-terrorism law for soliciting foreign countries to investigate
allegations against 1MDB, and Muhyiddin said he should have been accorded legal
protection rather than being detained.
an anti-terrorism law for soliciting foreign countries to investigate
allegations against 1MDB, and Muhyiddin said he should have been accorded legal
protection rather than being detained.
“Malaysia
is a country respected by the international community and trusted by investors
and traders the world over.
is a country respected by the international community and trusted by investors
and traders the world over.
“Do not let the 1MDB controversy sully Malaysia
name. Don’t let one rotten apple spoil the whole bunch,” the Umno deputy
president said.
name. Don’t let one rotten apple spoil the whole bunch,” the Umno deputy
president said.
In a statement issued yesterday by the Keeper of the
Rulers’ Seal, Datuk Seri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, the Malay Rulers said that
investigations into 1MDB must be made public in order to show that nothing was
being hidden in the probe on the state-owned investment firm.
Rulers’ Seal, Datuk Seri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, the Malay Rulers said that
investigations into 1MDB must be made public in order to show that nothing was
being hidden in the probe on the state-owned investment firm.
Improper handling of the 1MDB controversy and related
investigations could also affect the economy and even threaten national security,
the rulers said.
investigations could also affect the economy and even threaten national security,
the rulers said.
This is the first time the Conference of Malay Rulers
has issued a public statement on the 1MDB controversy that has gained
international attention.
has issued a public statement on the 1MDB controversy that has gained
international attention.
In March, Najib directed the PAC and the
Auditor-General to investigate 1MDB following allegations of mismanagement and
impropriety linked to its RM42 billion debt.
Auditor-General to investigate 1MDB following allegations of mismanagement and
impropriety linked to its RM42 billion debt.
It was later announced that a special taskforce,
comprising the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Royal Malaysia Police, Bank
NegaraMalaysia
and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, was also investigating the firm.
comprising the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the Royal Malaysia Police, Bank
Negara
and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, was also investigating the firm.
All the probes were later discontinued or postponed,
however, following a shakeup in Putrajaya, the removal of Tan Sri Abdul Gani
Patail as Attorney-General, and the transfers of investigators who were
involved in the probe.
however, following a shakeup in Putrajaya, the removal of Tan Sri Abdul Gani
Patail as Attorney-General, and the transfers of investigators who were
involved in the probe.
Although investigations in Malaysia
appear to be stalled, investigators in other countries have since initiated
their own probes into 1MDB and related entities, notably in theUS , the UK ,
Switzerland , the SAR of Hong
Kong andSingapore
appear to be stalled, investigators in other countries have since initiated
their own probes into 1MDB and related entities, notably in the
Kong and
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