Dr Mahathir said they have demanded US$7.5bil from Goldman and negotiations were ongoing. Dr Mahathir said he hoped an agreement with Goldman would be reached "soon". The scandal helped Dr Mahathir unexpectedly defeat Najib in a general election last year. Dr Mahathir said Malaysia would not agree to a settlement with fugitive financier Jho Low, accused of playing a central role in the scam. Dr Mahathir said Malaysian authorities have no contact with Low or his representatives and did not know where he is.

Source: The Star December 10, 2019 09:56 UTC