Can PAC members be suspected of leaking 1MDB hearing info?

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PAC Members Can Be Suspected, But Proof Is Required for Action

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) cannot take immediate action against its members regarding alleged leaks of 1MDB hearing information to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) because there is currently no proof of such a breach. Deputy chairman Tan Seng Giaw emphasised that anyone involved in committee sessions could potentially be a suspect, and concrete evidence is necessary before any conclusions can be drawn.
No Evidence of Leak from PAC Members

Tan Seng Giaw stated that the PAC is unable to act hastily concerning the alleged leak of information to the WSJ. He noted that any committee meeting or session involves numerous individuals, making it possible for anyone to be a suspect. However, he stressed that proof must exist before any individual can be implicated in the information leak.
Tony Pua Can Address Allegations

Regarding allegations that PAC member Tony Pua was linked to the information leak, Tan Seng Giaw indicated that Pua would have the opportunity to address the bipartisan committee. This will occur when the PAC reconvenes with its full panel after October, allowing for a thorough discussion of the matter.
WSJ Report and Parliament's Concerns

The Wall Street Journal published a report on September 7 claiming that the United Arab Emirates had questioned a US$1.4 billion payment from 1MDB. The report cited "transcripts of the proceedings" from a Malaysian parliamentary committee investigating the firm. 1MDB has denied the report and expressed concern that the use of such transcripts undermines due process, as parliamentary Standing Orders stipulate that information presented before a committee cannot be published before its report is submitted to the Dewan Rakyat.

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