Govt rejects RM100mil donation, says political funding must be reformed


Fielding the press: Dr Mahathir with (seated, from left) Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu and other Cabinet members after chairing the Pakatan Harapan presidential council meeting.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has rejected a donation of RM100mil by a company to Tabung Harapan as it was obvious that the contribution came with an ulterior motive, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“We don’t want them to give the money with the hope of expecting something in return. That amounts to corruption,” he said.

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