Jho Low’s name omitted from minutes, court told

Court appearance: Arul leaving the High Court complex in Kuala Lumpur. He is on trial over allegations of tampering with the 1MDB final audit report. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho had attended a 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) board of directors meeting some 12 years ago, but his name was later omitted from the meeting’s minutes, the High Court has heard.

Former 1MDB investment director Kelvin Tan testified that Low, better known as Jho Low, was present at the company’s meeting on Sept 26, 2009, despite not having an official position in the company.