Veteran journalist A Kadir Jasin said authorities should trace the RM50 million used to settle Najib Razak’s court fine to establish whether the money came from legitimate sources.PETALING JAYA: The government has a moral obligation to investigate the sources of the RM50 million raised by Umno to settle former prime minister Najib Razak’s fine in the SRC International case, says veteran journalist A Kadir Jasin.
Kadir said the government, which has repeatedly emphasised its commitment to fighting corruption, should ensure the payment came from legitimate sources, regardless of who contributed the money.
“Even if Umno paid the fine, the authorities, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, police, Inland Revenue Board and Bank Negara Malaysia, should investigate to establish the RM50 million money trail,” he said in a Facebook post.
