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Parliament was told the entire approval process for Tabung Haji's RM193.5 million acquisition of a 30 per cent stake in Putrajaya Perdana in 2014 took place while the company was allegedly under fugitive businessman Jho Low's control through intermediaries.
The MACC has confirmed that its investigation into fugitive businessman Jho Low is continuing and has never been terminated, according to the anti-corruption agency's chief.
Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has flatly denied reports that fugitive businessman Jho Low entered Malaysia with a Chinese delegation to negotiate a settlement over the 1MDB scandal, despite media allegations of secret late-year talks.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called for fugitive businessman Jho Low to be tried in Malaysia, arguing the country has been most harmed by the 1MDB scandal and should not defer to US decisions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that any potential US presidential pardon for fugitive businessman Jho Low will not influence Malaysia's independent stance on the 1MDB scandal architect.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's unwavering position on fugitive businessman Jho Low, stating the country will not be influenced by any potential US pardon decision as it remains committed to the rule of law.