Putrajaya's propaganda unit, the Special Affairs Department (Jasa), has prepared a 47-page book outlining "22 answers" by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to explain the various allegation he faces.
The book was distributed today to more than 300 Umno members at the Seremban Umno division's annual general meeting (AGM) in Paroi, Negeri Sembilan, which Najib, the party president, is due to officiate.
A pamphlet of similar but more condensed content was also available, although it did not bear the name of any publisher.
In the booklet, former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was accused of repeating the "opposition's lies" about Najib's administration.
The information in the booklet was attributed to Najib.
The pamphlet, meanwhile, stated that if Najib resigned as prime minister as demanded by Dr Mahathir, the 90-year-old retired statesman would be able to "interfere" in the country's administration.
The book also addresses other controversies that have plagued Najib's tenure, such as the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu, the Mongolian translator killed by Najib's bodyguards in 2006, the introduction of the goods and services tax (GST) which has been blamed for increased living costs, and the government's purchase of executive jets.
It also tackles public perception that corruption is rife in Malaysia.
Most of the answers attributed to Najib appear similar to posts he had previously written in his blog at najibrazak.com, in the section on frequently asked questions.
Jasa chief Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zakarshi later said that the booklet was printed for all Malaysians and not just Umno members.
"It will be made available to whoever wants it, we just printed the PM's answers," he said.
Najib has refused to heed to calls for his resignation, led by former prime minister Dr Mahathir.
He is also under scrutiny over allegations first published by The Wall Street Journal, that billions of ringgit were moved to his personal bank accounts from companies linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Najib last week reshuffled his cabinet in a move seen as an attempt to silence critics, and also replaced the attorney-general in the midst of a probe into 1MDB.
- TMI
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