Would former 1MDB CEO quit if he could revisit past decisions?

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Former 1MDB CEO Stated He Would Have Resigned If Given a Second Chance

Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, the former chief executive of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), indicated that he would have resigned from his position if he could revisit past decisions. Shahrol served as 1MDB's CEO between 2009 and 2013 and was testifying as a prosecution witness in the corruption trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak concerning 1MDB funds.
Regret Over Past Decisions

During his testimony, Shahrol was questioned by Najib's lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, about whether he would have verified information more thoroughly with the benefit of hindsight. In response to this line of questioning, Shahrol stated, "I probably would have resigned on the spot." He did not provide further elaboration on this remark at the time.
Belief in 1MDB's Strategic Role

When pressed further by Shafee regarding his past actions and the handling of information, Shahrol reiterated his long-held belief about the company. He stated, "I believe and still believe today that 1MDB is a strategic vehicle of Datuk Seri Najib. I served him and I wanted to serve him well." This sentiment was expressed in the context of a discussion about whether he would have employed former 1MDB official Casey Tang.
Context of the Trial

Shahrol's testimony is part of the ongoing corruption trial involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which centres on allegations of abuse of position and money laundering related to 1MDB funds. Najib faces 25 criminal charges, including four counts of abusing his position to gain financial benefits totalling nearly RM2.3 billion, allegedly derived from 1MDB, and 21 related charges of money laundering. The lawyer's questioning delved into specific instances, such as fraudulent agreements signed by Tang and misinformation provided by Low Taek Jho.

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