Did the courts prove the RM1 million donation was linked to 1MDB?

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The courts did not prove the RM1 million donation was linked to 1MDB.

The Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) has stated that funds received from Datuk Seri Najib Razak in 2013 were not derived from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). This clarification comes after public questions arose regarding the origin of the donation.
MACC Forfeiture Application Dismissed

In 2019, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) initiated a notice to forfeit RM188,132.26 from SUPP's bank account. SUPP clarified that this amount was unrelated to the 2013 donation. Subsequently, the MACC filed a forfeiture application at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
High Court Ruling Found No Link to 1MDB

The High Court dismissed the MACC's forfeiture application in July 2020. This decision was made after the MACC failed to provide evidence proving any connection between the funds and 1MDB.
Donation Received Before Legal Findings

SUPP emphasized that the donation was received in 2013, at a time when there were no court findings involving Najib or 1MDB. The party indicated that at the time of receipt, there was no indication or awareness that the funds were linked to any illegality.
Political Funding Practices Acknowledged

SUPP noted that political parties in Malaysia typically rely on donations from various sources, including members, the public, and coalition partners, to fund their operations. The party expressed disappointment that the issue has resurfaced, suggesting it was for political gain, and called for reforms in political funding.

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