Malaysia Said to Privately Discuss $2B-$3B Goldman Penalty Over 1MDB

The transcript discusses Malaysia's efforts to recover funds from Goldman Sachs related to the 1MDB scandal. Goldman Sachs helped raise $6.5 billion, with $600 million in fees, but much of the money went missing. Malaysia seeks $7.5 billion in reparations but is negotiating for $2-3 billion. The talks are led by a trusted former finance minister, who has experience in renegotiating major projects with China.

What was the main reason Malaysia pursued Goldman Sachs?

• To expand their financial services

• To establish a new partnership

• To invest in new projects

• To recover funds lost through 1MDB

How much money did Malaysia publicly demand from Goldman Sachs as reparation?

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $7.5 billion

• $2 to $3 billion

What is the private settlement figure being discussed between Malaysia and Goldman Sachs?

• $6 to $7 billion

• $4 to $5 billion

• $1 to $2 billion

• $2 to $3 billion

Who is leading the settlement talks on behalf of Malaysia?

• A former finance minister

• A current prime minister

• A foreign diplomat

• A business tycoon

What other negotiation was the key figure involved in besides the Goldman Sachs talks?

• A defense pact with Russia

• A rail project with China

• A technology deal with Japan

• A trade agreement with the US