Did Najib order his minister to avoid 1MDB dealings?

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Najib Did Not Order His Minister to Avoid 1MDB Dealings

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigating officer Nur Aida Arifin testified that former finance minister II Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah stated Najib had ordered him to "not be involved and interfere in any of 1MDB’s dealings and investment decisions." However, Nur Aida also stated that Najib never ordered any member of 1MDB’s management to distance themselves from Jho Low.
Ahmad Husni's Statement on Najib's Order

Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah, in his capacity as former finance minister II and overseeing MOF Inc-owned companies, indicated that he had received instructions from Datuk Seri Najib Razak. These instructions, as relayed in Nur Aida's testimony, were for Ahmad Husni to refrain from participating in or interfering with 1MDB's business transactions and investment choices.
Lack of Orders Regarding Jho Low

Conversely, Nur Aida's investigations revealed that Najib did not issue any directives for 1MDB management personnel to distance themselves from Jho Low. This suggests a distinction between instructions given to ministers concerning direct involvement in 1MDB's operational decisions and any potential management of relationships with key individuals like Jho Low.
Jho Low's Extensive Involvement

Nur Aida's testimony further detailed Jho Low's significant role in arranging vacations for Najib's family on various yachts between 2009 and 2013, including trips on the RM Elegance, Golden Odyssey, and Topaz yachts. These holidays occurred in locations such as the south of France, Greece, and Italy, and involved meetings with international figures. This extensive involvement, despite Low not holding official government or 1MDB positions, highlighted his active participation in matters connected to Najib's family.
1MDB Funds and Lack of Action

The investigation also indicated that 1MDB funds had been diverted since 2009, yet no legal action was taken against Jho Low or other parties involved. Nur Aida testified that Najib had not lodged any complaints to authorities such as the MACC or the police to investigate these diversions. Furthermore, Najib had not questioned AmBank about the source of RM3.6 billion that entered his personal accounts, which were identified as originating from 1MDB investment funds.

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