Was Jho Low officially a member of the 1MDB board?

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Jho Low Was Not an Official Member of the 1MDB Board

Tan Sri Che Lodin Wok Kamaruddin, a former director of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), testified that Low Taek Jho, widely known as Jho Low, was not a member of the 1MDB board of directors. Lodin stated his objection to Jho Low's presence at a board meeting in September 2009, informing the secretary because Low was not a board member. While Lodin recalled Jho Low attending the meeting briefly to represent the Saudi royal family and convey greetings, he believed Low did not stay for the official proceedings.
Lodin's Recollection of Jho Low's Presence

During his testimony as a defence witness in Najib Razak's 1MDB trial, Tan Sri Che Lodin Wok Kamaruddin addressed the presence of Jho Low at a crucial 1MDB board meeting on September 26, 2009. This meeting was to decide on a US$1 billion investment in a joint venture with PetroSaudi International. Lodin indicated that while Jho Low did speak to board members, he expressed his belief that Low did not remain for the entirety of the meeting. He clarified that Jho Low's attendance was brief, primarily to introduce himself as a representative of the Saudi royal family.
Objections to Jho Low's Attendance

Lodin explicitly stated that he raised concerns regarding Jho Low's participation in the board meeting due to his non-board member status. He informed the company secretary about Jho Low's presence, as it was his understanding that Low was not officially part of the 1MDB board. Lodin suggested that Jho Low might have been invited to attend by 1MDB's management.
Discrepancies in Meeting Minutes

The question of Jho Low's presence at the meeting was further complicated by differing versions of the official minutes. Najib's lead defence lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, highlighted that one set of minutes listed Jho Low as present, while another omitted his name. Lodin's testimony aimed to shed light on this discrepancy, reinforcing his recollection that Low was not a formal participant for the duration of the board's deliberations.

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