Country cannot tolerate corruption or plundering of national wealth, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Najib Razak.

He said the government’s stance is clear that the country cannot tolerate corruption or the act of taking national wealth for personal gain, Bernama reported.

“When we discuss the controversy surrounding Najib’s case, I abide by the spirit of the Federal Constitution, but it does not prevent, for example, a prime minister from giving views and advice based on jurisprudence and the law.

“What do we want to convey? This country cannot tolerate corruption and the practice of plundering national wealth,” he said when speaking at the 3 Generations Appreciation Dinner: Continuing the Legacy of Struggle in Bangi last night.

Anwar also referred to several issues involving institutions that had previously drawn public attention, including Lembaga Tabung Haji, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), and 1MDB, while asserting that those accused of taking the nation’s wealth must bear full responsibility.

“Tabung Haji, Felda, 1MDB … people who plundered wealth must answer for it. So, whatever the decision, it should not deviate from saving our country,” he said.

Najib, 73, has been serving a prison sentence at Kajang prison since Aug 23, 2022, after being found guilty in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd funds misappropriation case.

On Sept 18, the king, Sultan Ibrahim, granted a conditional pardon to Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence for the SRC International case under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to the payment of a RM50 million fine and compliance with prescribed conditions.

The event gathered over 2,000 members of the Malaysian Muslim Youth Movement (or Abim), the Malaysian Islamic Da’wah Association, and the National Muslim Students Association of Malaysia.

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