Najib Razak

Malaysia’s Umno to press for Najib’s release but to stay in coalition

Some 104 divisions submitted resolutions calling for the release of Najib

While civil society groups welcomed the verdict, many said it raised fresh questions over the independence of Malaysia’s institutions and exposed deep structural problems that have not been addressed since the 1MDB scandal was exposed more than a decade ago.

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal

They say the verdict represents a chance for the government to implement long-promised institutional reforms

Najib was found guilty of four charges of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering for illegally receiving about US$567.90 million originating from 1MDB, in the biggest trial he has faced.

Malaysia’s jailed ex-PM Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction

He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and slapped with a record fine of nearly US$3 billion.

Najib faces a High Court decision on Friday over 25 corruption and money laundering charges worth roughly RM2.2 billion.

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib faces verdict in his biggest 1MDB trial

The case is among the biggest in the sprawling which has stretched from Singapore to Switzerland

Najib has been in jail since 2022 for crimes related to 1MDB, a state investment fund that he set up during his time as prime minister.

Malaysia denies ex-PM Najib’s house arrest bid ahead of key 1MDB verdict

The high court says the ‘addendum order’ document exists but rules the order is not legally enforceable

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, whose father also served as PM, retains significant influence in UMNO.

Najib Razak’s court rulings to seal ex-premier’s political fate

FORMER Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak heads into a pivotal week in court, with two rulings that could reopen his path back to power.

The latest recovery, along with the recent US$330 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase, brings the total amount of assets recovered by Malaysia in the 1MDB case to RM31.19 billion.

Malaysia recovers RM36.2 million in assets linked to Jho Low in 1MDB case

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia has recovered RM36.2 million (S$11 million) in assets linked to fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, and his family in the multi-billion US dollar 1MDB scand...

Najib has said an addendum order accompanied a pardon by Al-Sultan Abdullah in January last year that halved his sentence from 12 years to six.

Malaysia's top court allows jailed ex-PM Najib to pursue legal bid for house arrest

The Federal Court accepted that there was a royal document related to granting house arrest for Najib

Najib Razak has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Malaysia confirms order that’s key to Najib’s house arrest

The latest twist raises scrutiny on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his vow to combat corruption