- The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports thatUS$700 million (S$900 million) flowed into accounts under Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's namein a Malaysian bank between 2013 and this year. The Sarawak Report blog carries a similar account.
- Datuk Seri Najib accuses former premierMahathirMohamadof workingwith foreign nationals in a ''political sabotage'' to topple anelected prime minister. Hesays: ''I have never taken funds for personal gain as alleged bymypolitical opponents.''
- The WSJ'sHongKong bureau chiefKenBrownsays it is standing by its report.
- MrNajib's deputy Muhyiddin Yassin says the ''very serious'' allegationsmust be probed to clear his boss' credibility and integrity as prime minister and the head of government.
- Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail says three companies allegedly linked to the transfer of funds have been raided.