Najib trial shows ECRL should be reviewed and probed

QUESTION TIME | The ongoing trial of former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak has thrown up very serious allegations over a number of high-profile projects which were discussed with China with the aim of covering up a huge hole of at least RM30 billion in 1MDB.

These are so serious that not only should the re-negotiated RM44 billion deal over the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) with a China state company be reviewed, but it should become the subject of a wide and deep criminal and corruption probe by the MACC.

The implication is that a foreign government - China - may have conspired with the sitting prime minister of the day to funnel billions of ringgit into 1MDB through overpriced contracts to hide the massive losses in failed national strategic development company 1MDB.

The new evidence adds credibility to earlier reports of such schemes taking place and provides fresh leads which should be followed. It also raises questions as to how we can make a new deal with China under such situations...