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Malaysian government spent RM3.5 million to maintain 1MDB-linked yacht Equanimity

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KUALA LUMPUR - About RM3.5 million (S$1.15 million) has been spent to maintain Equanimity since the Malaysian government took possession of the 1MDB-linked superyacht in August, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. Mr Lim said the money was spent on port services, legal fees and hiring of crew to maintain the yacht. The sum was as of Oct 10, he said in a written reply to a question in Parliament. MP of Tanjong Karang Tan Sri Noh Omar had asked the government the latest status of Equanimity and how much was spent to bring it back and maintain it.

 

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