Witness: Jho Low had leverage


KUALA LUMPUR: The board of directors at 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) dared not disregard suggestions by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, in light of his close relationship with Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the High Court heard.

Former 1MDB non-executive director Tan Sri Ismee Ismail (pic), 57, said this in his 112-page witness statement during the RM2.28bil 1MDB trial involving Najib here yesterday.

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