Bank Negara urged to check on allegations Suaram received funding from US foundation


PETALING JAYA: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry has asked Bank Negara to investigate allegations that Suaram has been receiving funds from an American organisation linked to currency speculator George Soros.

Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that while his ministry was also probing the matter, the onus was on the central bank to take further action against the human rights group should the allegations prove true.

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