www.sinardaily.my Open in urlscan Pro
104.18.19.184  Public Scan

Form analysis
1 forms found in the DOM

GET /search

<form class="holder-search" method="GET" action="/search" id="headerSearchForm">
  <input class="form-field" type="text" name="query" autocomplete="off" id="query" aria-label="Keyword">
  <div class="icon-search1" onclick="InitShowSearch();"><img src="/theme_sinarenglish/images/search.png" alt="Search" width="30" height="30"></div>
  <button class="btn-submit" type="submit">Search</button>
</form>

Text Content

Please Log In

 * Focus
   * National
   * Politics
   * World
   * Money
   * Deep Dive
   * Politically Frank
   * Exclusives
   * Sports
   * Special Reports
 * Culture
   * Personality
   * Islamic
   * Viral
   * Entertainment
 * Opinions
   * Commentary
   * Columnists
   * Letters
   * On The Ground
 * Videos
   * Podcast
 * For You
 * Quiz
 * Contact Us

Log In Sign Up


Search
 * Sinar Harian
 * Sinar Plus
 * Sinar Bestari
 * Sinar Islam
 * GE15
 * PRU

Focus



NO OFFICIAL DENIAL ON DONATION FROM SAUDI ROYALS, SAYS NAJIB

He said despite the intense scrutiny surrounding the funds and allegations
questioning their legitimacy, there had been no official statement, neither from
the Royal Household nor from the Saudi government, denying that the funds were a
donation from His Majesty King Abdullah.

13 Dec 2024 03:37pm

Najib said King Salman's action indicated that he is very pleased with Malaysia
and his visit to this country is a huge acknowledgement of the strong ties
Malaysia has with the Saudi Arabian government. - Photo by Bernama

A- A A+
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates. Subscribe to our
YouTube Channel for more videos.

KUALA LUMPUR - Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court here today that
neither the Saudi Arabian Royal Household nor its government has ever issued an
official statement to refute that the funds he received in his AmIslamic account
were a donation.



He said despite the intense scrutiny surrounding the funds and allegations
questioning their legitimacy, there had been no official statement, neither from
the Royal Household nor from the Saudi government, denying that the funds were a
donation from His Majesty King Abdullah.



"This absence of denial, even in the face of such high-profile allegations,
supports my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations. It is
consistent with how governments or monarchies typically respond when claims are
unfounded," he said.

Najib said there had been instances where Saudi Arabia issued official
statements to address and refute claims, citing a notable example that occurred
in September 2021, when classified documents related to the Sept 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks were released.



The former premier said that in response to documents being released and ongoing
allegations of Saudi involvement in the attacks, the Saudi Embassy in Washington
D.C, United States, issued a clear and direct statement reiterating that the
Saudi government or its officials were in no way involved in the attack.

"This example demonstrates that when significant accusations arise, Saudi Arabia
takes formal steps to address them publicly and unequivocally.



"In my case, this absence of a denial is significant as it aligns with the
established norms of monarchies to address unfounded claims and further supports
my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations," he said.

The 71-year-old politician is taking the stand to defend himself against four
charges of using his position to obtain RM2.3 billion of 1MDB funds in bribes
and 21 charges of money laundering involving the same amount.



Related Articles:
 * MACC obtains court order blocking access to 1MDB-related US$340 million funds
 * Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations
 * Najib denies claim that 1MDB ventures were for Umno's benefit
 * Judge advises Najib's lawyers not to discuss 1MDB case outside courtroom



To a question by his lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, Najib said
even during his private meeting in 2017 with the current Saudi ruler King
Salman, who is King Abdullah's half-brother, there was no mention of the
donation.

“King Salman did not raise anything on the donation by King Abdullah. I even sat
in a car and took a selfie with him, it was unprecedented. He could have
(mentioned the donation if he was displeased), but he did not.

"King Salman, who is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques even went to the
extent of allowing me to enter inside the Kaabah and Prophet Muhammad Pbuh's
tomb. If he was displeased with me, he wouldn't visit Malaysia and wouldn't let
Aramco, the Saudi Arabian oil company, invest billions in Pengerang, Johor," he
added.

Najib said King Salman's action indicated that he is very pleased with Malaysia
and his visit to this country is a huge acknowledgement of the strong ties
Malaysia has with the Saudi Arabian government.

"In 2016, my belief was further validated by none other than the then Saudi
Foreign Minister, Adel Al-Jubair, who publicly confirmed that the funds were a
donation from Saudi Arabia. What else could I have reasonably done to verify
this further?

"To this day, no one officially mandated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
refuted these facts and I relied on all these elements in good faith," Najib
reiterated.

On Oct 30, Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah ordered Najib to enter his
defence on all 25 charges, ruling that the prosecution had established a prima
facie case against him at the end of its case.

The trial continues on Jan 6, 2025. - BERNAMA

Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates. Subscribe to our
YouTube Channel for more videos.


Najib Razak
Saudi Arabia
Saudi
1MDB
1MDB Case
1MDB trial
King Abdullah
donation
HIGH COURT
Najib

More Like This
Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF
National Senior citizen loses RM704,000 to non-existent investment scheme

The 73-year-old man had spotted an advertisement on WhatsApp last month for an
investment promising high returns within a short period.
Dr Mahathir
National Plenty of Malaysian Asean figures rather than Thaksin – Tun M
By TUAN BUQHAIRAH TUAN MUHAMAD ADNAN
17 Dec 2024 03:08pm
"Thaksin has his own issues, but I won't comment further. It's Anwar's
prerogative to choose whoever he wants."
Plus expects a 14 per cent increase in traffic volume on its expressways with
the number of vehicles reaching 2.12 million per day compared to 1.85 million on
normal days during the Christmas and year-end holidays from this weekend until
Jan 2 next year.
National Plus expects 14 per cent increase in traffic volume during Christmas,
year-end holiday

Highway users are advised to plan their journey by taking advantage of the
MyPlus-TTA digital itinerary that can be accessed through the MyPlus
application.
Dr Mahathir
National Batu Puteh: Three cabinet ministers lied, says Tun M
By TUAN BUQHAIRAH TUAN MUHAMAD ADNAN
17 Dec 2024 01:55pm
The former prime minister said he felt ashamed to have had such individuals in
his Cabinet.


Read Full Article

NEW
Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF
Senior citizen loses RM704,000 to non-existent investment scheme
Khaled Nabhan, a Palestinian grandfather whose grief for his granddaughter
touched hearts worldwide, has been killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.
Photo: X
"Soul of my soul": Beloved Palestinian grandfather Khaled Nabhan killed in
Israeli...
Dr Mahathir
Plenty of Malaysian Asean figures rather than Thaksin – Tun M
Plus expects a 14 per cent increase in traffic volume on its expressways with
the number of vehicles reaching 2.12 million per day compared to 1.85 million on
normal days during the Christmas and year-end holidays from this weekend until
Jan 2 next year.
Plus expects 14 per cent increase in traffic volume during Christmas, year-end
holiday
Dr Mahathir
Batu Puteh: Three cabinet ministers lied, says Tun M
Most Read
Mohd Puad
Tengku Zafrul is in high demand, like ‘pisang goreng panas’ - Puad
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the joint press conference with
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Perdana Putra yesterday. -
Photo by Bernama
Anwar's 2025 Asean adviser appointment: Who is Thaksin Shinawatra?
Photo for illustration purpose only. - Photo by 123RF
Teen student, teacher killed in Wisconsin school shooting
Photo for illustration purposes only. - 123RF
Tsunami alert issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Vanuatu coast
The fire department conducted overhaul work to ensure there were no further
hazards. - Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department
Fire destroys seven terrace house units, leaving 21 residents homeless


 * Contact Us
 * Advertising
 * Privacy Policy


© 2024 Sinar Karangkraf All Rights Reserved


word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word word
word word word word word word word word

mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1
mmMwWLliI0fiflO&1




News Hub
New

×
Investment plans for NRI. Invest 18k/month...
Sponsored

New
News Hub

News Hub
News Hub Powered by iZooto

You have no new updates. Watch this space to get latest updates.
Unblock notifications to start receiving real time updates. Know More

Subscribe to notifications
Link copied to clipboard. CLOSE