"I believe he was brought on board to engage the public directly. There are many criticisms being heaped at 1MDB which the management cannot deflate, and this translates to political liabilities for the government and Najib," he said in referring to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
1MDB was Najib's brainchild and he is also chairman of the firm's advisory board.
"As such, it is reasonable to bring in Arul as he is not only an investment banker, but also understands investments related to the Middle East as many of 1MDB's joint-ventures and businesses are based in the region," Rafizi told The Malaysian Insider.
Rafizi revealed that he and Arul knew each other since secondary school days, when both were active in the debating circuit.
Arul studied at the prestigious Royal Miliary College while Rafizi was with the renowned Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK).
"He was an excellent and impeccable public speaker," Rafizi said.
- TMI
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