What proof is needed to confirm the 1MDB information leak?

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No Proof Yet to Confirm 1MDB Information Leak from PAC

There is currently no definitive proof to confirm that any member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) leaked information regarding 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Any accusations require concrete evidence before action can be taken against PAC members.
Allegations and Suspicions Regarding Information Leak

PAC deputy chairman Tan Seng Giaw has stated that anyone could be a suspect in the issue of an information leak. He emphasised that a thorough investigation requires proof, indicating that accusations against PAC members are premature without such evidence. This statement comes amid allegations concerning PAC member Tony Pua's alleged link to the leak, with Tan suggesting Pua could address the committee when it reconvenes.
WSJ Report and 1MDB's Response

The Wall Street Journal published a report claiming that the United Arab Emirates had raised questions about a US$1.4 billion payment from 1MDB. 1MDB has since denied this report, asserting that its records confirm the payments were made. The state investment firm also expressed concern that the WSJ citing "transcripts of the proceedings" from a Malaysian parliamentary committee undermined due process, as the PAC is the sole parliamentary panel investigating the company's finances.
Parliamentary Standing Orders and Access to Information

1MDB highlighted that parliamentary Standing Orders stipulate that information presented before a parliamentary committee cannot be published until its report is submitted to the Dewan Rakyat. Former PAC chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed had previously urged the Dewan Rakyat Speaker to investigate Parliament staff, suggesting that PAC members would not have had access to official transcripts or the hansard. However, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia has denied that Parliament staff were behind the alleged leak, deeming it not possible given that the PAC itself is conducting the investigation.

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