CIMB Group Chairperson Nazir Razak today said that the earlier the 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) issue is cleared up, the better it would be for the rakyat.

“It's also important for us to put the elephant in the room behind us. This whole 1MDB issue, the earlier it is cleared up, the better for everyone.

“When issues are not cleared up, people tend to expect the worse,” he said.