PAC: 1MDB did not get board go-ahead for PetroSaudi deal


PETALING JAYA: The management of 1Malaysia Development Bhd acted without the approval of the board of directors on the joint venture with PetroSaudi International Ltd, the Public Accounts Committee said.

According to the PAC report tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday, the National Audit Department found that 1MDB’s management obtained only general approval and not specific approval required from the board of directors.

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