Najib said he opened account to receive Saudi donations, 1MDB trial hears

PETALING JAYA: Jeli MP Zahari Kechik, who is from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), has broken ranks to declare his support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here heard that Datuk Seri Najib Razak told authorities he opened an account with Ambank in order to receive donations from Saudi Arabia.

Muhammad Shafee: My client instructed me that he opened the account in order to receive Saudi donations. This was indicated to him when he met the late King Abdullah, that is the instruction he maintained throughout.

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