KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has denied having any knowledge of 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) alleged money laundering activities.

Najib also said in the Frequently Asked Questions section on his blog yesterday that it is for the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) probe such allegations in their investigations on the state-owned firm that is RM42 billion in debt.

“However, I would like to state that I had no knowledge of any money laundring (sic) by 1MDB.

“Should anyone be found guilty of money laundering, they will be brought to justice,” Najib wrote.

The prime minister also said the national auditors should be given time to investigate 1MDB.

“There is no proof that anyone has been ‘robbed,’ only allegations. Does that mean we should spread rumours and speculation and move to oust the country’s leaders if instant answers are not provided, rather than getting a true account of what has transpired?” he said.

“I also want answers quickly but if we don’t allow the authorities to provide us with the information in a proper and legal manner, how can the government take action against anyone who is found guilty?

“Is the government supposed to base its actions and prosecutions on wild allegations and tabloid exposes? Now that would be silly,” he added.

Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang said last month that the interim report on the national 1MDB audit is expected to be presented to the PAC by the end of June.

Earlier this year, Najib ordered the Auditor-General to conduct an independent check on 1MDB’s accounts and prepare a report for further examination by the PAC.