Najib Denies Secret China Mission to Bail Out 1MDB and SRC International
2025-01-15
Free Malaysia Today
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has denied allegations of sending his ex-officer Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin to China on a secret mission to secure a bailout for 1MDB and SRC International in 2016. The move was purportedly aimed at rescuing the beleaguered state-owned fund and its subsidiary from financial turmoil. Najib's denial comes amidst ongoing probes into the 1MDB scandal, which has been marred by corruption and embezzlement allegations. With the investigation still underway, the former premier's statement sheds new light on the controversial affair, sparking intense public interest and debate over the 1MDB saga and corporate governance. Key concerns include financial transparency and accountability.