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Court pressed to compel ex-1MDB chief to answer questions
A lawyer has asked Malaysia's High Court to intervene after the former chief executive of 1Malaysia Development Berhad repeatedly declined to answer questions during proceedings. The former 1MDB boss cited "no comment" on multiple occasions, prompting legal arguments over witness obligations.
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KUALA LUMPUR — The High Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding the refusal of a former 1Malaysia Development Berhad executive to provide substantive answers during questioning, with counsel seeking judicial direction to compel compliance.
The former 1MDB chief executive invoked "no comment" responses repeatedly during the proceedings, declining to address questions put before the court. Legal counsel argued that such non-cooperation hindered the administration of justice and requested the court intervene to ensure the witness provided proper responses.
The High Court was presented with arguments concerning the obligations of witnesses to answer questions posed during judicial proceedings. The matter reflects ongoing complications in 1MDB-related legal cases that have occupied Malaysian courts for several years.
1MDB, a state investment fund, became the subject of international scrutiny and criminal investigations following allegations of massive financial irregularities and misappropriation of billions of ringgit. Multiple legal proceedings have arisen from the investigations, involving various former officials and executives associated with the fund.
The court's decision on whether to compel the witness to answer questions remains pending.