PUTRAJAYA: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)'s recent report only served to prove that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak did indeed receive donation from the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia.
In a statement today, the Prime Minister's Office said the Four Corners programme had confirmed what the prime minister had maintained all along.
"And, what multiple lawful authorities concluded after exhaustive investigations: the funds were a donation from the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia.
“The investigations included forensic examination of every wire transfer.
"Malaysian authorities also travelled to Saudi Arabia to examine documentation and interview members of the Royal Family, and the officials that administered the donation," said the spokeperson.
As the leaked letter from Saudi Arabia stated, the spokesperson said, thedonation was a gift to the prime minister for promoting moderate Islam, and his leadership in combating terrorism and extremism – such as by launching his Global Movement of the Moderates initiative.
"The letter makes clear that the gift was to be used as the prime minister saw fit; would be transferred directly or through the donor’s companies; and no benefit was expected in return."
About two weeks ago, Najib had given his assurance to Dewan Rakyat on the accountability over the investigation into 1Malaysia Development Bhd currently being carried out by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), along with the RM2.6 billion donation from Saudi royal family, would be answered as he was "responsible to the people."
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