Najib Razak

The Federal Court rejected Prime Minister Najib Razak's request, with a judge describing him as "the author of his own misfortunes."

The High Court ruling would appear to undermine the claim of the former leader's supporters that the cases against him are politically motivated.

Lawyers for Najib Razak have filed a petition with the U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, claiming "rushed justice."

Najib Razak's campaign for a royal pardon will provide a compelling political B-plot in the run-up to the country's next general election.

Rosmah Mansor, 70, was accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in order to facilitate a contract to provide solar panels for schools in Borneo.

After decades of subordination to politicians, the conviction of Najib Razak on corruption charges was a powerful assertion of independence by the country's judiciary.

The ruling United Malays National Organisation is hoping to capitalize on recent strong showings at the state level.

Najib Razak's best hope of an early release is to mobilize his base and generate public pressure for the king to intervene.

The jailing of Najib Razak is a major step toward accountability for the massive financial scandal, but many of its architects and enablers remain at large.

The former leader was found guilty in 2020 on three charges related to the pilfering of the 1MDB state development fund.

Malaysia’s gargantuan 1MDB scandal shows why the world needs to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court.

In handing down the decision, an appeal judge described Najib Razak’s actions as a “national embarrassment.”