Anwar: 1MDB recovery efforts to continue despite pardons
KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains committed to pursuing civil claims and asset recovery efforts related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) despite any pardon granted to individuals convicted over the scandal.
The Malaysian government has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing civil claims and asset recovery efforts related to the 1MDB scandal, despite the pardon granted to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that civil claims have a different basis of action and burden of proof from criminal proceedings, and the government's rights to pursue such claims must be evaluated based on the merits of the claim, evidence, and court orders.
Anwar emphasized that the government's priority is to maximize fund recovery to settle 1MDB obligations, reduce the national financial burden, and protect public interests.
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