Najib Razak

Malaysia’s Umno to press for Najib release; backs off from threats to quit ruling coalition

Resolutions pushing for a full pardon and demanding justice for former PM Najib Najib were the “hottest topic” submitted by Umno’s 191 divisions ahead of its annual assembly.

Umno firmly against any ‘back door’ move to topple unity govt, says Malaysia’s Deputy PM Zahid

However, Datuk Seri Zahid stopped short of saying if that meant he would relinquish his position.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar could face troubles with rekindling of UMNO-PAS romance

In a special convention, UMNO Youth has urged the party to leave the government and ally with PAS.

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib’s jail sentence for 1MDB scandal

FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

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

(FILES) Former prime minister of Malaysia Najib Razak looks on as he is escorted by prison officers during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur on April 17, 2024. Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak faces a make-or-break week from December 22, 2025 as a second court battle over his role in the country's 1MDB mega-corruption scandal draws to an end. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

Rosmah denies VIP jail claims for Najib as 1MDB legal battles continue with appeals

Rosmah Mansor said her husband, former Malaysian premier Najib Razak, is allowed basic activities such as exercise, but denied claims that he is housed in privileged conditions.

Najib files appeal against High Court’s dismissal of house arrest bid

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's lawyer confirmed that the appeal was filed on Dec 24.

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Even as Najib faces two decades in jail, damaging divisions haunt Malaysia over 1MDB scandal

Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption and money laundering charges, but still holds sway over supporters.

1MDB trial verdict: Former Malaysian PM Najib admits to feeling ‘alone’ in struggle for freedom

Former Malaysia prime minister Najib Razak stressed that he would continue, not out of vengeance, but out of principle.

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