Joanna Yu Ging Ping, 48, a former relationship manager at Ambank Bhd, said the transactions included inward fund transfers from overseas in foreign currencies.
"However, as Najib had given his mandate to Nik Faisal to act on his behalf, I usually met and dealt with Nik Faisal and not directly with Najib," said the 54th prosecution witness during examination-in-chief by DPP Budiman Lutfi Mohamed. "Owing to Najib's position as Prime Minister and Finance Minister, even when there were instances where the current accounts were overdrawn, the bank would not automatically dishonour the cheques issued by Najib.
"I also updated group managing director of Ambank Group Cheah Tek Kuang on instructions that I have received and actions taken in relation to the said accounts as and when enquired by Cheah from time to time.