Did Anwar Ibrahim mention RM30 billion in losses to Dr Mahathir?

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Anwar Ibrahim Did Not Mention RM30 Billion in Losses to Dr Mahathir, According to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated that he was informed of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) currency trading losses being in the range of RM5 billion. He recalled that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was the finance minister at the time, and Tan Sri Clifford F. Herbert, the then secretary-general of the Finance Ministry, verbally conveyed this information to him during a meeting. Dr Mahathir explicitly stated that he did not recall the RM30 billion figure being mentioned.
Verbal Briefing on Losses

Dr Mahathir informed the Royal Commission of Inquiry that the figure of RM5 billion for BNM's currency trading losses was verbally communicated to him. This information was provided by Anwar Ibrahim and a Finance Ministry official during a meeting. Dr Mahathir's recollection is that the figure discussed was within the RM5 billion range, and he does not remember any mention of RM30 billion.
Prior Parliamentary Disclosure

Beyond the meeting with Anwar and Herbert, Dr Mahathir also noted his awareness of BNM's losses from a previous briefing. Anwar Ibrahim had previously informed Parliament that the central bank had incurred losses amounting to RM5.7 billion in the currency market. This parliamentary disclosure predated the meeting where Dr Mahathir received the verbal update.
Absence of Documentation

Dr Mahathir further indicated that he did not receive any documentation detailing the losses incurred by BNM beyond Anwar Ibrahim's verbal explanations. As prime minister at the time, he asserted that he did not possess the legal authority to directly interfere with the central bank's operations unless a pressing need arose. The responsibility for BNM's policy and administrative matters rested with its board of directors, and he maintained that he never interfered with their functions.

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