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Najib Razak

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib yet to pay $15.7 million house arrest fine, will remain in prison

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court for a hearing on his bid to stay the execution of a 15-year jail sentence imposed in a case linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court for a hearing on his bid to stay the execution of a 15-year jail sentence imposed in a case linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal.

Najib cleared to attend leave hearing in lawsuit against former Malaysia A-G Tommy Thomas

Najib, 72, sued Thomas on Oct 22, 2021, alleging that the former attorney-general abused his power when prosecuting him in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.
Najib, 72, sued Thomas on Oct 22, 2021, alleging that the former attorney-general abused his power when prosecuting him in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.

Malaysian minister slams online threats against student who criticised donation drive for Najib

The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.
The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.

Malaysia PM Anwar urges Transport Minister Anthony Loke to stay on

Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke submitted his resignation letter on Sept 28.
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke submitted his resignation letter on Sept 28.

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib Razak’s request to suspend 15-year jail term

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyers asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to stay an additional 15-year sentence imposed after he was found guilty in December 2025 in a separate 1MDB corruption case.
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyers asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to stay an additional 15-year sentence imposed after he was found guilty in December 2025 in a separate 1MDB corruption case.

Malaysia’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon

Without naming Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Home Ministry said that placement at home under a conditional pardon was distinct from house arrest under a proposed law.
Without naming Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Home Ministry said that placement at home under a conditional pardon was distinct from house arrest under a proposed law.

‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

Malaysia’s transport minister says his resignation to take effect when ex-PM Najib serves house arrest

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his resignation will come into effect once former prime minister Najib Razak returns home to serve his house arrest.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his resignation will come into effect once former prime minister Najib Razak returns home to serve his house arrest.

Round-the-clock security at Najib’s residence to remain, says KL top cop

Members of the media outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18.
Members of the media outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18.

$2.9 million raised so far for Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib, says DPM Zahid

Najib Razak was allowed to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, subject to him paying a RM50 million fine and other conditions.
Najib Razak was allowed to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, subject to him paying a RM50 million fine and other conditions.

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