A first – wife of a former PM to be quizzed by MACC today

It will be first time an ex-PM’s wife gives statement in graft probe

Twelve days after Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was questioned by MACC officers, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is to face the graft busters today. For now, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigators will train their questions on her alleged links to SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former subsidiary of the scandal-ridden 1MDB.

PETALING JAYA: When Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya today, it will be the first time that the wife of a former prime minister has been called to give a statement to the authorities over a corruption probe.

Rosmah is scheduled to have her statement taken by MACC officers at 11am, about two weeks after her husband Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was questioned in the investigation related to SRC International Sdn Bhd.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki confirmed that MACC would be recording Rosmah’s statement on the matter.

“Yes, the notice has been given to her and she needs to be present tomorrow (Tuesday) to facilitate investigations,” he told Bernama.

SRC International was a subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), which was subsequently placed under the Finance Ministry in 2012.

On Jan 26, 2016, the media quoted Attorney General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali as saying that no criminal offence was committed by Najib in cases involving an alleged RM2.6bil donation and funds from SRC International.

Meanwhile, the scene at Najib’s residence in Jalan Langgak Duta was quiet yesterday.

The crowds of reporters that once thronged the area had dwindled to a handful.

But many cars were seen coming in and out of the residence, which might indicate activity in relation to Rosmah’s questioning.

A vehicle believed to belong to Rosmah’s lawyer Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent was seen leaving the house after nearly two hours there.

A man said to be Geethan was seen having a discussion with another man outside the house after his visit before the vehicle left at 4.40pm.

Najib’s Toyota Vellfire MPV was also spotted leaving the place at about 9.30am before returning two hours later.

Cars with similar number plates as Najib’s car were seen entering and leaving the compound multiple times, although their occupants could not be seen.

Najib has so far been questioned three times by MACC over SRC International.

On Dec 5, 2015, MACC took a statement from Najib over its probe into SRC and the RM2.6bil deposited into his personal account.

He was questioned again for five hours on May 22 and called back on May 24 for further questioning.

Yesterday, Najib wrote on Facebook that Ramadan is also a month for “penginsafan (repentance) and to value the meaning of blessings”.

“Whatever the challenges, remember God’s message in Surah al-Baqarah: ‘Know that God’s help is near’.”