The 1MDB committee established last week is tasked with coordinating investigations on the 1MDB scandal and advising the Council of Eminent Persons, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement today.

“The Committee on 1MDB which was recently formed by the Council of Eminent Persons is tasked with coordinating a cross-sector investigation to ensure fair and just application of the law and to advise the council accordingly,” it said...