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Najib Razak

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s Mini-Mahathir, Isn’t ‘Father of the Nation’

By David Hutt
The Malaysian leader's response to recent developments in the 1MDB corruption scandal was tone-deaf and dismissive.

Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed

Malaysian Court Rules Evidence Sufficient for Second 1MDB Trial to Proceed

By Sebastian Strangio
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been ordered to enter his defense against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says

House Arrest Bill Not Related to Najib Case, Malaysia’s Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The timing of the proposed law has given rise to speculation that it might be used to free former Prime Minister Najib Razak from prison.

Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence

Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”

Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’

Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal and ‘The Siege Within’

By Luke Hunt
A new book by Leslie Lopez details the unfolding of one of the world's largest financial scandals.

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Malaysian Court Slaps Down Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

Malaysian Court Slaps Down Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader's legal team claim that the former king issued an order allowing him to finish his sentence “under condition of home arrest.”

Former Malaysian PM Seeks to Serve Remaining Prison Term Under House Arrest

Former Malaysian PM Seeks to Serve Remaining Prison Term Under House Arrest

By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak claims that the authorities have concealed the existence of a royal order permitting him to serve his remaining sentence at home.
Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game

Corruption in Malaysia: The No Shame Game

By Sophie Lemière
From prison, disgraced former Prime Minister Najib Razak is plotting an unlikely political comeback. Don't rule it out.

Malaysia Confirms Royal Pardon for Jailed Former PM Najib Razak

Malaysia Confirms Royal Pardon for Jailed Former PM Najib Razak

By Sebastian Strangio
The pardon, which halves the former leader's prison sentence from 12 to six years, could see him free ahead of the country's next general election.

Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims

Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
Former PM Najib Razak is currently serving a 12-year sentence for his involvement in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB corruption scandal.

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

Malaysia Will Not Appeal Ex-PM Najib’s Acquittal in 1MDB Tampering Case

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision comes less than two weeks after the dropping of corruption charges against an ally for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Alleged 1MDB Mastermind Jho Low is Hiding in Macau, Malaysian Government Says

Alleged 1MDB Mastermind Jho Low is Hiding in Macau, Malaysian Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The confirmation, which follows the return of another 1MDB suspect from Macau, is unlikely to result in the fugitive financier's extradition.

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