PETALING JAYA: In view of the US Justice Department’s action allegedly linking 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysians have taken to social media to show solidarity for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Social media was abuzz with the hashtag #bestrongPM being widely shared on both Facebook and Twitter on Friday.

Among the messages circulated on Facebook include "Kekal Najib" (Najib to remain), “Belia Bangkit" (Rise up youth), “Parlimen Pekan" (Pekan Parliament) and “Anti-DAP club”.

In addition to sharing the hashtag and the image attached to it, one page “Kelab Che Jib” wrote, "#bestrongPM in facing the allegations and negative perceptions that are being thrown at you."

They just like many other social media users urged the public to share the image and the hashtag in order to show support for the Prime Minister.

On Twitter, one @romyirwanshah wrote: "#bestrongPM, one day Malaysians will know who you are. We support you."

His message was echoed by @asyrafmiswan who said, "Najib is innocent, #bestrongPM."

On Thursday, Najib urged all parties not to jump to conclusions on the ongoing action by the US Justice Department to seize over US$1bil (RM4.02bil) in assets allegedly linked to 1MDB.

The Prime Minister said the Government would extend its full cooperation to all international investigative bodies relating to the matter.