1MDB TRIAL | Late Saudi Arabian monarch King Abdullah was impressed with Malaysia's moderate Islam, which nullified militant and deviant teachings, Najib Abdul Razak testified in the Kuala Lumpur High Court today.

The former prime minister said King Abdullah expressed this to him during an official visit in 2010 and would “provide support” so Malaysia could continue with its approach and be an example of what an Islamic country should be.  

Najib is relying on his belief in a Saudi promise of a donation to rebut the...