Najib accepts portal’s apology

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has accepted the apology from the editor of news portal Malaysiakini over a report about his fake manifesto. “The journalist who wrote the article has also resigned as a sign of accountability over a fake story. This shows professionalism on her part,” the Deputy Prime Minister said at a press conference at the Parliament lobby on Wednesday. “I’m satisfied with the apology from the editor of Malaysiakini and also the journalist who has taken full responsibility over the story.” Najib, who is Umno deputy president, said the culprits behind the report are still hiding as no one knew who was responsible. Asked if any investigation would be carried out to determine who the culprits were, Najib said he would “leave it to the authorities”. He had earlier slammed the online report on the manifesto, which was attributed to him, calling it a complete lie and an attempt to tear Malaysia apart. The report carried the ‘manifesto’, in an e-mail from a purported “Najib Support Group.” It said the ‘manifesto’ was to back Najib’s bid for the Umno presidency. Najib’s office issued a statement on Monday denying that he had issued such a manifesto.