Zahid is one of many who support the lie that Najib received the Saudi “donation”.
Ex AG Mohamed Apandi Ali officially cleared Najib of wrongdoing, stating the US$681 million was a personal donation from the Saudi royal family.
In 2020 testimony during the SRC International trial, a senior MACC officer confirmed the authenticity of a donation letter purportedly from a Saudi prince
In 2025 1MDB trial testimony, ex-Minister claimed he was privy to late King Abdullah's promise of personal donations to Najib.
Ex-Malaysian Ambassador to KSA stated he was informed of King Abdullah offering monetary aid/donations to Najib during an informal 2010 meeting.
KJ- the smartest person in UMNO- defended Najib many times, and the craziest, Wan Adnan Wan Mamat (ex-UMNO Kuantan division chief) claimed the RM2.6 billion was from KSA as thanks for fighting ISIS!
The worst was Najib himself- he performed several "sumpah laknat" to affirm his innocence in various corruption cases, particularly related to SRC International funds.
Yet today, there are many in UMNO who say he is innocent, and must get a royal pardon.
No action taken against any person who lied in public about the “donation”. Even using Islam to proclaim their innocence.
You see, in Malaysia, we have feudal politics.
If you are at the top, there are plenty of apple-polishers who will say anything to please you. They will also lie for you, hoping you will remember them and reward them.
The PM’s office is the ultimate office when it comes to patronage. So the number of apple-polishers is endless.
They will use religion to remind all how they cannot tell a lie or commit corruption because it is forbidden in the religion.
Facts tell a different story but most of them are brainwashed when it comes to religion. The moment you invoke religion, they no longer understand logic or have the ability to understand truth.
That is why political Islam can get away with so much hypocrisy in Malaysia. Say one thing, do another, and there are no political consequences.
Is there a solution to this madness? Do tell me in the comments.