State of Corruption: Power, Politics, and Policies in Malaysia

Foreword Pushpan Murugiah
Overview Edmund Terence Gomez

PART 1 – FOUNDATIONS AND DONATIONS: POLITICAL FINANCING, CORRUPTION, AND THE PURSUIT OF POWER
– Edmund Terence Gomez and Lalitha Kunaratnam

Political Foundations
Control of Foundations
Abundant Irregularities in Foundations
Politics of Money: Formative Period
In Court: Lessons Learnt
Conclusion
Methodology

Appendix A: Charitable Foundations Linked to Selected Politicians in Malaysia

Appendix B: Case Studies

1. Case Study of Najib Abdul Razak
1.1. Political Background
1.2. Najibs Involvement in Charitable Foundations
1.2.1. Noah Foundation
1.2.2. Yayasan Rahah
1.2.3. Yayasan 1Malaysia Development Bhd (Yayasan 1MDB)
1.2.4. Yayasan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (YR1M)
1.3. Corruption Charges
1.4. Connections Between Najib and Private Charitable Foundations

2. Case Study of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
2.1. Political Background
2.2. Zahid’s Involvement in Charitable Foundations
2.2.1. Alleged Misappropriation of Yayasan Akalbudi’s Funds
2.2.2. Non-transparent Donations to Yayasan Akalbudi
2.2.3. Messrs Lewis & Co
2.2.4. Yayasan Al-Falah
2.3. Corruption Charges
2.4. Connections Between Zahid and Private Charitable Foundations

3. Case Study of Tengku Adnan Mansor
3.1. Political Background
3.2. Adnan’s Involvement in Charitable Foundations
3.2.1. Yayasan Al-Mansoriah
3.2.2. Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan (YWP)
3.2.2.1. Allegations of Improper Dealings
3.2.2.2. Non-transparent Donations to YWP
3.3. Corruption Charges
3.4. Connections Between Adnan and Private Charitable Foundations

4. Case Study of Rosmah Mansor
4.1. Background
4.2. Rosmah’s Involvement in Charitable Foundations
4.2.1. Yayasan Permata (Permata)
4.3. Corruption and Money Laundering Charges
4.4. Rizal Mansor’s Yayasan Perdana Ummah
4.5. Connections Between Rosmah and Charitable Foundations

5. Case Study of Musa Aman
5.1. Political Background
5.2. Musa’s Involvement in Yayasan Sabah
5.2.1. Alleged Misappropriation of Funds
5.3. Acquitted of Corruption and Money Laundering Charges
5.4. Connections Between Musa and Yayasan Sabah

6. Case Study of Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim
6.1. Political Background
6.2. Azeez’s Involvement in Charitable Foundations
6.2.1. Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM)
6.2.2. Kelab Putera 1 Malaysia (KP1M)
6.2.3. Yayasan Tabung Haji (YTH)
6.3. Corruption and Money Laundering Charges
6.4. Connection between Abdul Azeez and charitable foundations

7. Case Study of Nasharudin Mat Isa
7.1. Political Background
7.2. Nasharudin’s Involvement in Charitable Foundations
7.2.1. Global Movement of Moderates Foundation (GMMF)
7.3. Criminal Breach of Trust and Money Laundering Charges
7.4. Connections Between Nasharudin and Charitable Foundations

PART 2 – THE PRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE (PFI): ANOTHER SHOCKING SCAM UNRAVELLED
– Pushpan Murugiah and Edmund Terence Gomez

Authors’ Note
The PFI Scandal
What is PFI?
How PFI was Abused?
Role of Pembinaan PFI (the enabler)
Role of KWAP and EPF (the source of funds)
Land deals and controversial repayment schemes (the method)
How this Scam Perpetuates Patronage (who benefits and outcomes)
Using off-budget to conceal government debt
Benefiting privileged parties
Key PFI Outcomes
Explaining this Scandal
Immediate Demands
Recommendations

Appendix 1: List and timeline of some agreements signed by Pembinaan PFI with the Government, the Federal Lands Commissioner (FLC), and EPE

Appendix 2: Case Studies
Kolej Tentera Darat Port Dickson
Pagoh Higher Education Hub
National Cancer Institute
ADTEC

PART 3 – BUSINESS IN POLITICS: SEEKING CONTROL OF MALAYSIA’S POLITICAL SYSTEM
– Edmund Terence Gomez

Politics and Business: Brief History
Forms of Business-in-Politics
1. Family business & politics
2. Children of former ruling politicians in business and now in politics
3. Businessmen in politics
4. Private sector executives and GLC professionals in politics
Business-in-Politics: Political and Economic Implications
Conclusion