New: Shafee challenges witness to prove Najib was a ‘monster’ to 1MDB board

In the ongoing 1MDB trial, senior lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah challenges the prosecution’s portrayal of Datuk Seri Najib Razak as a controlling force over the board of directors. Former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo Ai Swan testified that the board blindly followed Najib, the sole shareholder.

Shafee – Najib Monster?

The lawyer contests this, citing legal procedures and questioning why the board didn’t exercise independent judgment. Loo explains that, although not explicitly stated, Najib’s roles as prime minister and shareholder were intertwined. The trial delves into Article 117, which grants the prime minister significant authority over 1MDB decisions, highlighting the complexities of governance and accountability.