Which book says 1MDB debts are all paid? Anwar wants to know

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed claims that all 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debts have been paid.

Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the government is still footing the bill, interest included, The New Straits Times reported.

“Some say all 1MDB debts have been paid. I don’t know what book they read that from, but it is not true.

“Our debts, including the interest, must be paid,” he was quoted as saying at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly here.