Who were the key witnesses called on the first day of the trial?

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Key Witnesses Testified on the First Day of the 1MDB Trial

The initial day of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak concluded with four witnesses being presented. The proceedings, which commenced at 9:34 am, were adjourned at 1:45 pm, with the court scheduled to reconvene the following morning.
Witnesses from the Prime Minister's Office

Among the four individuals who took the stand, two were representatives from the Prime Minister’s Office. These included Datuk Farizah Ahmad, a senior division secretary, and Natasha Rahimah Haryati Mohamad, an accountant within the Finance Department. Their testimonies contributed to the prosecution's case on the opening day of the trial.
Administrative and Corporate Representatives

The third witness called was Farah Nurdiana Azhar, an administrative officer attached to the Parliamentary Affairs Division. The final witness to testify on this first day was Noorhaina Hirawani Mohd Noor, who was identified as the former director of Orb Solutions Sdn Bhd. These four individuals formed the initial group of prosecution witnesses.
Trial Continuation and Charges

Najib Razak faces multiple charges in relation to the 1MDB case. These include four counts of alleged abuse of power under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, concerning the alleged misappropriation of RM2,282,937,678.41. Additionally, Najib has been charged with 21 counts of money laundering, which involve allegations of dealing with illicit funds or money derived from unlawful activities. The prosecution is expected to present two more witnesses when the trial resumes.

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