It (the recommendation) has to come from somebody who would submit it to the prime minister, but before it formalises, the prime minister has to give approval,” he said here yesterday. He was also shown a letter relating to the appointments of SRC directors, including Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, who became the managing director. “I could exercise (my power) if I wanted to, but it’s not the same as the prime minister appointing it. On Nik Faisal’s appointment, Najib said he was “not familiar” with him but he was recommended because he was “suitably qualified”. The court had previously heard that Nik Faisal was a mandate holder to one of Najib’s bank accounts.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 00:07 UTC