Kuching: DAPSY Sarawak has hit back at repeated attacks from the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) over a police report lodged regarding funds linked to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
DAPSY Sarawak Political Education Director Soo Tien Ren said SUPP’s strong reactions suggest the party is “deeply uncomfortable with scrutiny.”
He questioned why SUPP continues to claim the issue is a “matter of the past” and a “closed case,” while simultaneously appearing alarmed by the possibility of a police investigation being reopened.
“Lodging a police report is a fundamental right in a democratic and law-abiding society.
“SUPP’s attempts to politicise a lawful report only show their desperation to avoid scrutiny. A party with a clear conscience does not fear investigation. Only those with something to hide do,” he said in a statement.
Soo also noted that the case has been referred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further investigation, contradicting SUPP’s claim that “there is nothing to investigate.”
He called on SUPP to cooperate fully with the authorities instead of attacking DAPSY.
At the center of the controversy, Soo stressed, is SUPP’s acceptance of cash from Najib Razak.
“Yes, Najib was then the Barisan Nasional chairman and Prime Minister, and political alignment was expected. But accepting cash, especially funds that raise serious public suspicion, is a completely different matter,” he said.
Soo added that SUPP has yet to clarify the nature, source, purpose, and legality of the funds.
DAPSY Sarawak emphasised that investigation is not persecution, and scrutiny does not equal guilt.
Soo concluded: “Fear of investigation speaks volumes. If SUPP is truly clean, then prove it with facts and cooperation – not denial, deflection, and attacks.”
