Transcripts Show Najib Link to 1MDB

The transcript discusses the 1MDB scandal, highlighting questionable transactions bypassing the board and finance ministry, potentially implicating Prime Minister Najib. A report identified $4.2 billion in unauthorized transactions, raising concerns about Najib's role as a shadow director. Abu Dhabi denies links to a company that received billions from 1MDB, leading to conflicting statements. The scandal has political implications, with opponents using it to attack Najib, and international authorities investigating potential misappropriation of funds. Protests in Kuala Lumpur reflect public frustration with the corruption scandal.

What article of 1MDB's Constitution is cited as linking Prime Minister Najib to questionable transactions?

• Article 202

• Article 150

• Article 117

• Article 101

Which company is at the center of the controversy involving unauthorized payments from 1MDB?

• Global Investments Ltd.

• Sovereign Wealth Fund Inc.

• Opera Investments, PGS Limited

• Petroleum Holdings BVI

What is the total debt amassed by 1MDB over the past six years?

• $12.8 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $15 billion

• $10 billion

Which countries are involved in investigating the 1MDB scandal?

• United States and Switzerland

• United Kingdom and Australia

• Canada and Germany

• France and Japan

What was the public's reaction in Kuala Lumpur to the 1MDB scandal?

• Calls for more investment in 1MDB

• Support for the Prime Minister

• Indifference to the situation

• Demand for Prime Minister Najib's resignation