Why has Umno remained silent on capturing fugitive Jho Low?

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Umno's Silence on Jho Low's Capture Questioned Amidst Najib's Sentencing

DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has raised concerns regarding Umno's apparent lack of emphasis on apprehending fugitive Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, particularly in the context of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's recent imprisonment. Despite Umno's strong solidarity shown towards Najib following his final appeal dismissal, no specific calls for intensified efforts to capture Jho Low were made by party leaders, including Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, during recent party briefings. This silence has prompted questions about the party's stance on pursuing the individual alleged to be central to the 1MDB scandal.
Lack of Public Calls for Jho Low's Apprehension

During a special briefing held by Umno concerning Najib Razak's jail sentence, Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, while addressing party members and expressing solidarity, did not include any calls for increased government efforts to capture the Malaysian fugitive Jho Low. Lim Guan Eng highlighted this omission, noting that the party's focus appeared to be solely on Najib's situation, rather than on pursuing the key figure implicated in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB theft. This suggests a potential divergence in priorities within the party concerning the broader 1MDB scandal.
Prime Minister's Past Sanctioning of a Meeting with Low

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been criticised for previously sanctioning a meeting with Jho Low, which was reportedly arranged by former attorney general Tan Sri Apandi Ali, with the intention of settling the 1MDB scandal. Although Jho Low's offer of RM1.5 billion was ultimately rejected, Lim Guan Eng argued that agreeing to such a meeting created an unfavourable impression, implying Malaysia was willing to negotiate with a wanted fugitive. Lim stated that the focus should instead be on actively pursuing Jho Low rather than engaging in discussions.
International Efforts and Reported Sightings of Jho Low

An Interpol Red Notice has been active for Jho Low since 2016, and he is sought by Malaysian authorities, as well as by Singapore and the United States, in connection with the 1MDB scandal. Recent reports by two American journalists, Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, claimed Jho Low has been hiding in China, citing information from a "Malaysian government source." These claims follow earlier disclosures by former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, who had stated in July 2020 that Jho Low was sighted in Macau. However, officials from the China Embassy in Malaysia reportedly investigated these allegations and found them to be without basis.

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