Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak told a Japanese newspaper that he was one of the first people in Malaysia to order a probe into 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) alleged shady dealings.
According to The Star Online, the PM reportedly told the Nikkei Asian Review in an interview on Tuesday that he immediately called for an investigation when 1MDB’s problems came to light.
“It was I who first instructed multiple authorities in Malaysia to conduct investigations,” he was quoted by the Japanese weekly as saying.
Authorities from four parties — the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, the the Auditor-General and the police — have reportedly conducted probes into the troubled wealth fund.
“I have always made clear that full cooperation should be extended to any investigation provided it is in accordance with the laws of our country.
“Furthermore, as I have consistently stated, if any wrongdoing is proven, the law will be enforced without exception,” PM Najib was further quoted as saying.
In January, Attorney General Mohamed Apandi Ali said investigations revealed that there was no wrongdoing and had ordered the MACC to close the case.
No one, including 1MDB’s executives, has been charged on allegations of embezzlement.
