Did Najib override concerns about the PetroSaudi joint venture?

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Najib Razak Had the Final Decision-Making Authority Over 1MDB, Including the PetroSaudi Joint Venture

The former finance minister II, Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah, testified that Datuk Seri Najib Razak, in his capacity as the finance minister, possessed the ultimate decision-making power for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Husni stated that he himself did not hold such authority and that the 1MDB CEO took instructions directly from Najib. This control was evident when Najib instructed Husni to cease his involvement in 1MDB affairs, specifically concerning the PetroSaudi International joint venture.
Najib Instructed Husni Not to Interfere in 1MDB Matters

Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah testified that he raised concerns regarding the 1MDB joint venture with PetroSaudi International in late 2009. His objections were based on a lack of feasibility studies, the potential for investment loss, and 1MDB's inexperience in the petroleum sector. Despite these reservations, Najib Razak, who also held the finance ministry portfolio, instructed Husni to "don’t interfere anymore in 1MDB."
Husni Believed Najib Held All Decision-Making Power

The former finance minister II stated that Najib's directive not to interfere clearly indicated that the power resided with Najib and that there was no room for further discussion on the matter. Husni confirmed that Najib had explicitly told him on June 7, at the end of 2009, to not get involved or interfere in 1MDB matters. Following this instruction, Husni stated that he had not participated in any subsequent decisions pertaining to 1MDB.
1MDB CEO Took Instructions from Najib Razak

Further underscoring Najib Razak's authority, Husni testified that the former 1MDB CEO, Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, took instructions directly from Najib. This detail emerged when lead prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram questioned Husni about the source of instructions for Shahrol Azral, whom a former 1MDB chairman had reportedly described as a criminal. Husni's testimony affirmed that Najib was the ultimate authority from whom the CEO received directives.

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