Najib Razak

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Malaysia's former PM Najib found guilty in first 1MDB graft case

Najib faced seven charges of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power for receiving $10 million from former 1MDB unit

28 Jul 2020 12:14 PM

Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak waves after a court appearance in Kuala Lumpur. - A Malaysian court on July 28, 2020 will hand down its verdict in Najib Razak's first corruption trial, nearly 16 months after it began probing the former prime minister's role in the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal. (AFP)

1MDB: Malaysia's extraordinary financial scandal

The scandal alleges top Malaysian officials looted billions and then went on a spending spree - including financing a H'wood blockbuster

26 Jul 2020 11:48 AM

The ex-prime minister and his cronies are accused of stealing billions of dollars from 1MDB. (Photo:AP)

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's 1MDB graft trial resumes

Toppled Malaysian leader Najib Razak returned to court for the second day of his high-profile corruption trial on Monday.

15 Apr 2019 6:14 PM

The 65-year-old took his seat in the dock and pleaded not guilty to seven charges of corruption and money laundering. (Photo:AP)

Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak pleads not guilty as corruption trial starts

Malaysia's disgraced former leader Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

03 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

A multi-billion dollar China-backed rail project in Malaysia has been scrapped, government officials said on Saturday. (File Photo)

Malaysia scraps multi-billion dollar China-backed project

Economics minister Azmin Ali said Malaysia made the decision two days ago on the 19.6 billion dollars east coast rail link.

26 Jan 2019 2:23 PM

Malaysian authorities have barred Najib and Rosmah from leaving the country. (Photo: AP)

Malaysia's ex-first lady questioned for 13 hrs in 1MDB graft case

Najib Razak has been charged with money laundering, abuse of power and criminal breach of trust.

27 Sep 2018 1:22 PM

Police say he will face 21 money-laundering charges related to the mysterious transfer of huge sums into his personal bank account, a key episode in the long-running scandal. He may also face additional charges under anti-corruption laws. (Photo: AP)

Malaysia EX-PM faces corruption charges over USD 681 mn bank balance

Najib Razak was arrested by officials probing claims that the former PM and his cronies looted billions of dollars from state fund 1MDB.

20 Sep 2018 1:36 PM

After an intense six-hour debate in Parliament and protest by lawmakers in Najib's party, the law was repealed Thursday with a simple voice vote. (Representational Image)

New Malaysian government repeals law banning 'fake news'

The bill was passed in April under former PM Najib Razak despite concerns that it would be used to silence dissent ahead of a May 9 polls.

17 Aug 2018 2:57 PM

According to Boeing 777 pilot and instructor Simon Hardy, Captain Zaharie avoided detection of the plane by either Malaysian or Thai military radar by flying along the border and crossing in and out of each nation’s airspace. (Photo: AFP)

MH370 experts convinced they finally know what happened to missing plane

It has been four years since MH370 disappeared, carrying 239 passengers onboard en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur.

14 May 2018 10:27 AM

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the dissolution of parliament on Friday, paving the way for a general election showdown with his old mentor and the country's most seasoned campaigner, Mahathir Mohamad. (Photo: File)

Election would be dirty: Malaysia's PM dissolves parliament, toughest polls ahead

Najib is under pressure to deliver an emphatic win appease Malaysians unhappy with rising costs and a multi-billion dollar scandal.

06 Apr 2018 8:57 PM

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak (Photo: AP/File)

EU needs to rethink, set goals to reduce palm oil in biodiesel

The EU adopted this new fuel with rigour and pledged that by 2020, 10 per cent of all transport fuels in EU nations would be biodiesel.

06 Apr 2018 12:41 AM

Any person found guilty of creating or disseminating what authorities deem to be fake news can be punished with a maximum 10 yrs in jail or a fine of up to 500,000 ringgit. (Representational Image)

Malaysia proposes 10 years in jail, fine for ‘fake news’ as elections loom

Malaysia is ranked 144th out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders' World Press Freedom Index.

26 Mar 2018 2:57 PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Mohammed Najib Razak clicks a selfie with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth at his residence in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Malaysia PM, family visit Rajinikanth’s house

The Malaysian PM described the meeting with the veteran actor as “warm and friendly”.

01 Apr 2017 4:37 AM

The 1MDB corruption scandal has embroiled Malaysia's prime minister Najib Razak. (Photo: AP)

US to charge Malaysia businessman in 1MDB scandal: report

The misappropriated funds triggered a scandal affecting Prime Minister Najib Razak, though he denied any wrong doing.

22 Mar 2017 2:10 PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. (Photo: AP)

Malaysian PM Najib Razak blames North Korea for Kim Jong Nam's killing

This latest development comes as North Korea has repeatedly denied any involvement in Jong Nam's murder.

08 Mar 2017 8:47 PM

Kim Jong-Un’s half brother Kim Jong-Nam was murdered in a crowded airport terminal in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 13.. (Photo: AP)

North Korea, Malaysia ban each other's citizens from leaving

About 1,000 North Koreans are believed to be working in Malaysia.

07 Mar 2017 11:48 AM

Myanmar rebukes Malaysia PM over Rohingya violence

Mr Razak has been a vocal critic of Myanmar since violence erupted in Rakhine state in October.

21 Jan 2017 2:25 AM

Stop Rohingya violence, Malaysia PM tells Myanmar

At least 66,000 Rohingyas have subsequently fled to Bangladesh, alleging rape, murder and torture at the hands of security forces.

20 Jan 2017 2:01 AM

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