In 2015, the creation of the 1MDB special task force had a specific purpose: to examine concerns within the sovereign wealth fund. Contrary to rumors, the intention wasn’t to oust the sitting prime minister at the time, clarified Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the former Bank Negara governor.
1MDB Task Force
Her testimony emphasized that the investigation’s primary goal was to uncover any potential wrongdoing within the company and recover its funds. She clarified that the investigation didn’t have the objective of finding a basis to charge Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who held the prime minister’s position during that period.
Launched on March 6, 2015, the Special Task Force was specifically established to delve into matters related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd. This clarification aims to provide a clear understanding of the task force’s purpose and objectives.
