Malaysia PM to give statement about transferred funds 'soon'

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Thursday he will give a statement to the anti-graft agency soon over funds worth 2.6 billion ringgit ($595.58 million) that were transferred into his bank accounts. The Wall Street Journal reported in July that investigators looking into debt-laden state investor 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) found that funds were moved into Najib's accounts, sparking a political crisis for Najib and his government. Najib denies wrongdoing or taking any money fo