Permodalan Nasional Berhad's (PNB) Abdul Jalil Rasheed, who today resigned from his position as group chief executive officer (CEO) and president said he had chosen the "difficult path" over enjoying the benefits of his position while having to battle his own good conscience.

He said this during a town hall session with PNB staff to explain his resignation. A copy of his speech was later also emailed to PNB staff.