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Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
MALAYSIA-POLITICS/NAJIB (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-Malaysia's Najib loses legal bid to serve sentence under house arrest
Published on Jul 03, 2024 08:49 AM IST
Reuters |
Malaysia court rejects Najib's bid to serve sentence under house arrest
MALAYSIA-POLITICS-NAJIB:Malaysia court rejects Najib's bid to serve sentence under house arrest
Updated on Jul 03, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Reuters |
Jailed former Malaysia premier Najib Razak seeks to serve remaining sentence under house arrest
Jailed former Malaysia premier Najib Razak seeks to serve remaining sentence under house arrest
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:05 AM IST
AP |
Jailed ex-Malaysia PM has a problem with this Netflix show
Interviews featured in the documentary on the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal suggest Najib Razak was at the center of the fraudulent scheme.
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 10:47 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak acquitted in latest 1MDB trial
Najib Razak: Najib, who is serving a 12-year prison term after losing the final appeal in his first of several corruption trials linked to the 1MDB scandal, was found not guilty on the charge of tampering with an audit report to cover up wrongdoings.
Published on Mar 03, 2023 11:35 AM IST
PTI |
Political corruption detrimental to Southeast Asia
The article has been authored by Premesha Saha, fellow with the Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.
Published on Sep 27, 2022 01:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib starts appeal against 1MDB-linked conviction
Najib, who was voted out in a historic 2018 election, faces several trials over allegations that $4.5 billion was stolen from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), a state fund he co-founded in 2009. He has plead not guilty to all charges.
Published on Apr 05, 2021 08:11 AM IST
Reuters |
Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak arrested over $628 mn linked to 1MDB
Since losing power, former PM Najib Razak has already been arrested and hit with seven charges related to claims he pocketed some $10 million from a former unit of 1MDB.
Updated on Sep 19, 2018 04:44 PM IST
Kuala Lumpur | Reuters
Treasure trove seized from ex-Malaysia PM worth up to $273 million
Allegations of massive corruption were a major factor behind last month’s shocking election loss of Razak’s long-ruling coalition to a reformist alliance headed by Mahathir Mohamad
Updated on Jun 27, 2018 06:29 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur | HT Correspondent
$28.6 million, 400 handbags seized in raids on Malaysia ex-PM Najib
Najib’s home, and the apartments of a son and a daughter were among a dozen properties searched since May 18. Experts are being brought in to value the jewellry, watches and other luxury items seized during the raid.
Updated on May 25, 2018 11:11 AM IST
Reuters, Kuala Lumpur | Reuters
Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak quizzed over 1MDB scandal, anti-corruption official reveals threats faced
Najib Razak is at the center of investigations looking into the Malaysian state investment fund known as 1MDB and whether it was used for embezzlement or money laundering.
Updated on May 22, 2018 11:50 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Putrajaya | HT Correspondent
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mohamad sworn in as PM, becomes world’s oldest leader at 92
A former doctor who entered politics in 1964, Mahathir Mohamad governed Malaysia with an iron fist for 22 years. He came out of retirement to take on Prime Minister Najib Razak after the leader became embroiled in a massive corruption scandal.
Updated on May 10, 2018 08:33 PM IST
AFP, Kuala Lumpur | HT Correspondent
At 92, Malaysia’s ex-strongman Mahathir Mohamad to be world’s oldest prime minister
In a win that overturns decades of dominance by Malaysia’s main coalition, Mahathir Mohamad has secured an unlikely second act in the twilight of his political career.
Updated on May 10, 2018 05:22 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur | Agence France-Presse
Malaysians vote in cliffhanger election as politicians say phones jammed
Malaysians voted in a cliffhanger election pitting Prime Minister Najib Razak’s coalition against a resurgent opposition led by 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad
Updated on May 09, 2018 11:59 AM IST
Reuters, Kuala Lumpur | Reuters
Grappled with scandals, Malaysia PM Najib Razak to face toughest election yet on Wednesday
Najib’s coalition is expected to win the election, but a significant loss of seats to the opposition could leave the prime minister open to a leadership challenge within his United Malay National Organisation party.
Updated on May 07, 2018 11:19 PM IST
Reuters, Kuala Lumpur | Reuters
Malaysia’s scandal-hit PM faces tough fight as election campaign begins
PM Najib Razak faces a challenge from Mahathir Mohamad, a strongman who led Malaysia for over two decades and has shaken up the race with a surprise comeback at the age of 92.
Published on Apr 28, 2018 01:17 PM IST
Agence France-Presse, Langkawi (Malaysia) | Agence France-Presse
Malaysia’s PM Najib dissolves parliament paving way for tough election
Najib Razak is expected to retain power due to a deep rift in opposition ranks between Mahathir’s bloc and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 07:18 PM IST
Reuters, Kuala Lampur | HT Correspondent