The High Court in Kuala Lumpur has allowed the application by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to obtain documents in the US$248 million suit against Hollywood film producer Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz and two of his companies for allegedly misusing the strategic investment company’s funds.

Counsel Hariharan Tara Singh, representing defendants Riza Shahriz and the two companies, said the decision was delivered via email by judge Amarjeet Singh...