Dr M: Case being built against Najib, can be charged 'within short while'


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 15 May 2018

TOKYO: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday (May 15) that he was confident that prosecutors will be able to build up a strong case to bring charges against former leader Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak over graft claims linked to debt-laden state fund 1MDB.

Speaking via video conference to The Wall Street Journal CEO Council Meeting in Tokyo, Dr Mahathir, 93, said: “We are slowly getting to the bottom of things and many of our senior officers are volunteering information accompanied, of course, by documents.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Sungkai-Slim River ETS route back in operation using single track
Pressuring judiciary for political gain erodes democracy, say analysts
Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in seven states, KL and Putrajaya
Govt officer loses over RM12,000 in forex scam
Najib's house arrest bid: Royal exercise of clemency bound by Constitutional limits, says judge
Christmas street lights at Sarawak mall down due to cable theft
Over 1,200 inspections done in Johor to prevent festive season price gouging
Senior citizen slashes e-hailing driver's throat, steals her car – then crashes it
Three Penang dams record over 90% effective capacity ahead of dry season
DAP should ‘break up’ with its partners and leave the Madani govt, says Dr Wee

Others Also Read