Najib tried to impede MACC probe on 1MDB, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak tried to impede the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) probe on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), an investigating officer told the High Court.

Senior officer Nur Aida Arifin testified that Najib had given instructions to restrict MACC’s investigation during his time in office, including to close the case.