Najib news
Najib Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Corruption charges
- Najib was found guilty of all seven charges of corruption and money laundering related to the misappropriation of RM42 million from SRC International, a former unit of 1MDB, in July 2020. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined RM210 million.
- Najib is currently appealing his conviction and sentence.
1MDB scandal
- The 1MDB scandal, which involved the alleged embezzlement of billions of dollars from the state-owned investment fund, has been a major scandal in Malaysia. Najib was accused of being involved in the scandal and misusing funds for personal gain.
- In 2020, the High Court in Kuala Lumpur ordered Najib to return RM1.7 billion in assets linked to 1MDB, including luxury properties and jewelry.
Political developments
- Najib's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party lost the 2018 general election, and he was replaced as Prime Minister by Mahathir Mohamad.
- Najib has been critical of the current government and has called for a return to the "Malaysia Baru" (New Malaysia) concept, which he claims will bring stability and prosperity to the country.
Personal life
- Najib's wife, Rosmah Mansor, was also implicated in the 1MDB scandal and is currently facing charges related to money laundering and tax evasion.
- Najib has been known for his lavish lifestyle and has been criticized for his alleged corruption and abuse of power.
Recent news
- In February 2023, Najib's lawyers filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence, citing alleged irregularities in the trial.
- In January 2023, Najib was denied bail by the Court of Appeal, which upheld his conviction and sentence.
- In December 2022, Najib's UMNO party won several by-elections, which some analysts saw as a sign of a comeback for the party.
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