Halim had in his letter published yesterday sought to set the record straight on Nazir’s claims, which among others implied that his purchase of Renong Bhd and UEM was funded by Umno.

Halim in his reply to Nazir had given a detailed account of what happened and said he had the documents to support them.

He disputed Nazir’s insinuation that he was not financially capable of completing a put option for UEM shares in 2001, and Nazir’s reference to Renong’s restructuring as a “rescue”.

Nazir told FMT in a text message: “I welcome his additional insights as well as his differing recollection and views about some episodes and issues that involved him and the Renong Group.

“These will no doubt enrich the discourse on our political economy and the lessons for future generations.”