Did the Malaysian government make the October 1MDB interest payments?

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The Malaysian government confirmed making October interest payments related to 1MDB.

The Straits Times (ST) editor Warren Fernandez stated that the Singaporean newspaper stands by its reporting on the 1MDB financial scandal, specifically two articles published on October 7 and 14 authored by Leslie Lopez. These articles, headlined "Looming US$70m 1MDB interest payment is key test for Malaysia" and "Malaysia’s 1MDB Debt to Abu Dhabi may have ballooned," were based on information from highly placed and reliable sources.
Confirmation of Payments

DAP MP Tony Pua criticised the newspaper for what he termed "persistent misreporting" regarding 1MDB. Pua, who also serves as political secretary to the Finance Minister, stated that the Finance Ministry had already authorised and made the October coupon payments for 1MDB without issue. He questioned the newspaper's reference to a "dangerous precedent" concerning these payments.
Details of Financial Obligations

Pua clarified that the Malaysian government did not owe US$6.89 billion before interest charges to Mubadala Development Co PJSC, the parent company of International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC). Instead, he explained that the "Guaranteed Obligations" for two 1MDB bonds, totalling US$3.5 billion, would be assumed by Mubadala. The payment made was the first obligation for the new Pakatan Harapan government under the 1MDB settlement agreement.
Context of Settlement Agreement

Leslie Lopez, in response to Pua, suggested that Malaysian government lawyers might not have been aware of the settlement agreement between 1MDB and Abu Dhabi due to a lack of documentation. Lawyers hired to represent Malaysia were reportedly investigating the possibility that notes cited in the IPIC announcement were linked to 1MDB. However, Lopez maintained that the October payment was made under the 1MDB settlement agreement by the previous Barisan Nasional government to avoid a potentially damaging arbitration process.

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