By Selangor Journal Staff
KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has offered to track down fugitive financier Jho Low in China as he wants to see closure to the 1MDB case.
“I think all Malaysians want to know the truth. If they want to know the truth, we need to bring him back to face justice,” said Hishammuddin.
The former defence minister stressed that he is offering himself for the task in his personal capacity, and not at Putrajaya’s request.
“It has nothing to do whether you are from the opposition or the government, this is about justice,” he told reporters at the Parliament lobby today.
Hishammuddin said he would use his previous contacts and links with the Chinese government to try and bring back Low, also known as Jho Low, if he is in China.
“If it is true he is in China, I will use my networking,” he said.
Hishammuddin said that Jho Low was essential to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) investigation and would like to see the case closed.
“I will continue with my efforts, I am not bound by anybody or requested (to do so) by anyone.
“I want to know the truth and find an end to the 1MDB controversy,” he said.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun has said that the police are seeking the assistance of Interpol to locate Jho Low.
Recently, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had alleged that sabotage within the government was among the reasons why it was difficult for Malaysia to pin down and arrest Jho Low.
Hishammuddin added that if Jho Low wants to clear his name, he should come back.
“I will go after him until the end of the world.
“I will do my utmost to make sure he faces the music, then only can the country find closure and move forward,” he said.
