As Najib Threatens Legal Action, WSJ Says It Stands By Its Report On The PM
"It's a significant story and we take it very seriously," said WSJ Hong Kong bureau chief Ken Brown on their expose on the Malaysian PM's involvement in the debt-laden 1MDB.
Cover image via wsj.netZahid Hamidi: I've met the Arab "king and prince" who donated US$700 million
23 AUG: Why hasn't Najib sued the WSJ and Sarawak Report, asks Tony Pua
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17 AUG: UMNO leader says RM2.6 billion was donated as a sign of appreciation for curbing IS threats
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12 AUG: DAP invites Najib over for fundraising dinner tonight
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Two seats have been reserved for the Prime Minister and his wife in DAP's fundraiser tonight so that he can see for himself how the party raises funds for its operations. **Would Najib accept the invitation?**
11 AUG: PM is just "a victim of double standards and allegations", says Nazri
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Nazri went on to defend the PM, saying that the RM2.6 billion donation was from a 'brotherly' nation
10 AUG: Attacking my dad would only bring hardship to the people of Malaysia, says Najib's son
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Najib an "honest and transparent" leader, says Sabah UMNO deputy chief
4 AUG: RM2.6 billion worth of donations came from UMNO supporters, says Khairy
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3 AUGUST: RM2.6 billion in Najib's account were from donations, not 1MDB funds
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23 JULY: WSJ will stand by its report that USD700 million (RM2.67 billion) was found in Najib's personal bank accounts
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WSJ has yet to respond to Najib's legal letter regarding claims on 1MDB
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15 JULY: Najib's lawyer says the WSJ article is confusing
14 JULY: As 1MDB storm continues, Najib says, "Don't listen to nonsense, truth will emerge in the end"
Najib's lawyers give WSJ 14 days to confirm allegations of "misappropriation"
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8 JULY: PM Najib has indicated he may take legal action against the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for its report alleging that RM2.6 billion of 1MDB's fund was funnelled into the PM's personal bank accounts
4 JULY: Najib's political secretary, Muhammad Khairun Aseh told Sinar Harian, a Malay daily, that the WSJ report was criminal defamation
The PM has vehemently denied the WSJ allegation
Najib Razak denies taking funds from 1MDB, blaming Dr Mahathir Mohamad for orchestrating the attacks against him.
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Meanwhile, the WSJ is standing by its report that billions of ringgit were channelled into the personal bank accounts of PM Najib, saying that their investigation was based on solid documentation
"It's a significant story and we take it very seriously."
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