Najib: I did not authorise public funds to buy diamonds, yacht, I have 'sterling record'

KUALA LUMPUR: Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pic) has reiterated that he had no role in the alleged embezzlement of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.

The US Department of Justice claimed the funds were used to procure diamonds, properties, artwork, a superyacht and even bankroll an Oscar-nominated movie.