MPs to discuss Malaysia’s future on Tuesday after WSJ allegation

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (right) will convene a special meeting on Tuesday at the behest of DAP's Lim Kit Siang (centre) to discuss allegations that 1MDB funds were channelled into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s personal bank accounts. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, July 5, 2015.

Progressive members of parliament are set to meet in Parliament on Tuesday in order to discuss the country's future, following allegations that state funds were channelled into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s personal bank accounts, DAP's Lim Kit Siang and PKR's Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today.

In separate statements today, Lim and Dr Wan Azizah also urged Barisan Nasional lawmakers and non-governmental organisations "disgusted with corruption" to join the meeting.

The meeting is being called by opposition leader Dr Wan Azizah at Lim's request.

"The meeting is to consider the impact, implications and Malaysia's future as a result of the WSJ (Wall Street Journal) allegation and the Attorney-General's confirmation on the existence of document from a government special task force probe on the serious charge of embezzlement against the prime minister," Lim said.

WSJ recently published a report claiming that up to US$700 million (RM2.67 billion) was channelled from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) into Najib's personal accounts before the 13th general election.

Najib has denied the allegations and said the report was a "lie" which he said was instigated by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

- TMI