Jho Low reached out to Dr Mathathir over 1MDB after he became PM: Report

June 09, 2018 10:30 AM

PETALING JAYA (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Controversial businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, reached out to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad after he was sworn in as Prime Minister to offer his assistance on matters related to Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), reported Malaysiakini.

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