Najib had ultimate power in 1MDB decisions, court told

Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) president and CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi (left) walking to the High Court.

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had “ultimate power” in decisions involving the finances of 1Malaysia Development Bhd or its earlier entity, Terengganu Investment Authority Bhd (TIA).

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, 49, told the High Court that as the number one man in the country, Najib had the ultimate power to make decisions on big investments, funds and national policies.