Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak confessed in court today that he continued to rely on fugitive businessman Jho Low for assistance in strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia, despite harboring doubts and discomfort regarding him. Najib acknowledged being warned by Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong, chairman of The Edge Media Group, about Jho Low's alleged misappropriation of 1MDB funds. Although suspicions about Jho Low were mounting by 2015, Najib stated he was awaiting investigative reports from relevant agencies which never materialized.
: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak admitted in the High Court today that he continued to rely on fugitive businessman Jho Low ’s assistance to strengthen relations with Saudi Arabia despite harbouring doubts and discomfort regarding him.
In prior proceedings, Tong testified that during the said meeting, he had urged Najib to take legal action against Jho Low, pointing out that approximately USD700 million of 1MDB’s funds had been transferred to Good Star Ltd, a company owned by Jho Low. Najib was also questioned about his decision not to distance himself or sever ties with Jho Low, despite growing suspicions about the latter’s conduct at the time.
However, Najib disagreed with the suggestion, asserting that he continued to rely on Jho Low’s assistance as he had objectives to achieve in the national interest. Najib clarified that Jho Low did not play a role in securing the honour but had obtained the information from King Abdullah’s son, Prince Turki.
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