KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Prime Minister has been dogged by controversy
ever since reports emerged in July of investigations into RM2.6b funds believed
to have been transferred into Mr Najib's accounts before the 2013 general
elections.
The Wall Street Journal said investigators had allegedly
identified five separate deposits into his bank accounts - including funds they
had reportedly traced back to SRC International - an energy company formerly
owned by the debt-ridden state investment firm advised by Mr Najib, 1Malaysia
Development Berhad (1MDB).
In August, the MACC said they had determined that the money
had no connection to 1MDB but was a "donation" from the Middle
East. However, Saturday's meeting is the
first time MACC has taken a statement directly from Mr Najib himself. This is
also the first time the MACC has questioned a 
sitting prime minister under the
MACC Act 2009.
In a statement, MACC said their meeting with Mr Najib lasted
2.5 hours and he was cooperative. No further details were provided.
Mr Najib has repeatedly denied allegations of wrongdoing,
saying he has not used any funds for personal gain.
Source: Agency
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