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AG Mohamed Apandi still undecided on the follow-up action on Bank Negara's 1MDB probe
Earlier on Aug 14, Bank Negara had submitted their investigation paper on 1MDB to the AG's Chambers. Its governor [Zeti Akhtar Aziz held a press conference](http://says.com/my/news/zeti-opens-up-on-rumours-about-her-resignation-1mdb-probe-and-pegging-the-ringgit) on the same day and revealed that it has recommended "appropriate enforcement action". She, however, declined to disclose any findings of BNM's probe saying she was prohibited by law from doing so.
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Bank Negara's 1MDB probe finished, says Zeti
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Former MACC adviser and AGC officer remanded over 1MDB probe for one day
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Fourth suspect remanded in 1MDB probe, while court allows bail for another
One of the two suspects (in orange) at the magistrate's court in Putrajaya this morning.
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As third person remanded in connection with 1MDB probe, another freed on RM100K bail
The director of a construction firm (left) who was arrested to aid in the 1MDB probe was released on bail today.
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As second person from 1MDB-linked firm remanded, 1MDB says previously arrested man not an employee
Screen capture of the video showing MACC officers escorting Ihsan Perdana's managing director (second from left) out of Putrajaya Magistrate Court.
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Datuk Shamsul Anwar Sulaiman, the managing director of Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd, seen at the magistrate's court in Putrajaya.
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Special taskforce arrests director linked to SRC International at KLIA over 1MDB probe
Millions from Najib's AmBank account went to BN parties at GE13, claims CAGM
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Najib and Rosmah duty-bound to declare their assets urgently, says anti-graft watchdog
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As taskforce investigates her bank accounts, Rosmah denies Affin Bank funds from 1MDB
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PAC to call Jho Low over debt-laden 1MDB probe
Taskforce says Najib's bank accounts closed long before WSJ reported it linked to 1MDB fund
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak speaks at a presentation for government interns at the Prime Minster's office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, 8 July 2015
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Attorney-General says won't hesitate to prosecute whoever leaked 1MDB docs to WSJ
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1MDB confirms documents seized and office raided
1MDB has released a statement saying:
We can confirm that a number of officials from the Task Force, conducting an enquiry into 1MDB, visited our offices today. They were provided with a number of documents and materials to aid with the investigations currently taking place.
1MDB is extending its full cooperation to the Task Force and all lawful authorities. We reaffirm our previously stated position that if any wrongdoing is found, then action must be taken by the lawful authorities, as per due process and the laws of our country.
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8 July, 1.19pm: 1MDB office raided by cops
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8 July, 12.21pm: IGP says WSJ to be investigated over leaked 1MDB banking documents
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Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir has called on Najib to show public proof that his assets are legal
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7 July: WSJ discloses documents showing alleged transfers of RM2.6B to Najib's bank accounts
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**You can view the documents [here](http://graphics.wsj.com/documents/doc-cloud-embedder/?sidebar=1#2158723-1mdb-documents).**
RM2.6B for PM probe: Special taskforce freezes 6 bank accounts
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The joint-statement, however, made no mention whether the frozen accounts belonged to Najib
6 July: PM Najib is expected to sue the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday
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Speaking at a press conference during a buka puasa event in Semenyih, the prime minister expressed his disappointment over those who are trying to twist the public's perception but assures the people that he will not let such matters affect the ruling government
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The opposition has called for Najib to go on leave amidst concerns that the investigation will be compromised if he remains in power.
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz begs to differ, saying that there is no need for Najib to do so as there is no definite proof of wrongdoing. The former law minister also said that he will advise Najib not to sue Wall Street Journal for fear of being "selective".
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5 July: Special taskforce uncovers documents related to allegations that 1MDB fund was pumped into Najib's accounts
Prime Minister Najib Razak, arriving here at Saujana Menteri Besar the southern state of Johor on Friday, has said the allegations are an attempt by his political adversaries to smear his name.
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3 July: On 2 July, the Wall Street Journal and Sarawak Report revealed in separate reports that investigations into 1MDB, which has been debt-laden and marred with controversy, have allegedly uncovered billions of ringgit funnelled into the personal accounts of PM Najib
Najib while addressing delegates of the ruling party UMNO last month.
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**Below, we're listing down the facts from the reports you should know.**
1. The Wall Street Journal and Sarawak Report both are quoting from documents from the 1MDB investigation that is being carried out by the Malaysian government. The documents, not seen by SAYS, show that USD700 (RM2.6 billion) was moved among government agencies, banks and entities linked to 1MDB and finally ending up in Najib's personal accounts in five separate deposits.
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From WSJ:
From Sarawak Report:
2. The Auditor-General, which has been ordered by the government to verify 1MDB's accounts in March, declined to comment on the WSJ report. It, however, said that it has completed an interim report and will submit it on 9 July 2015 to a parliamentary committee that is also probing 1MDB, according to this Bloomberg Business report.
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3. Previously on 18 June, the WSJ had reported about how 1MDB had been used to indirectly help PM Najib's 2013 election campaign
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According to the Journal:
4. Another RM42 million had been transferred from SRC International, a company linked to 1MDB which is now under the Finance Ministry, into Najib's three private accounts at AmPrivate Banking in KL as recently as five months ago. According to the documents in the investigation, SRC International Director Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil had power of attorney over Najib's bank accounts.
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From WSJ:
5. In response, 1MDB has labeled both the reports as "highly irresponsible" and a deliberate attempt to undermine the company
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From Bloomberg Business:
6. Meanwhile, the PMO has described the revelation in the WSJ as a continuation of the "political sabotage" against Najib, saying that despite his successful stewardship of Malaysia's economy against global headwinds, there have been concerted efforts by certain individuals to undermine confidence in the economy, tarnish the government, and remove a democratically-elected prime minister.
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From Malaysiakini:
7. Following the reports and responses from 1MDB and Najib, PAS has called for Najib and his wife Rosmah to declare their assets
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From The Malaysian Insider:
8. Meanwhile, Malaysia's anticorruption agency will look into the WSJ report. "We will look into the matter," said Rohaizad Yaakob, a spokesman for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. "If there's any corruption at all, we will investigate," the WSJ reported.
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