NAJIB RAZAK
Malaysia's ex-leader Najib moved from prison to house arrest after court clears transfer
Najib Razak, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, has been transferred to house arrest from prison. He is serving a reduced six-year sentence linked to a corruption case. The transfer was approved by the Kuala Lumpur High Court following previous legal hurdles. Najib still faces a separate 15-year sentence linked to additional corruption charges that is under appeal. He maintains his innocence regarding all allegations tied to the 1MDB scandal.
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib pays fine, meeting condition for house arrest
Jailed Malaysian former prime minister Najib Razak paid a $12 million fine Friday, allowing him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, his party said. Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim had granted Najib the conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve out the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest provided he pay the fine.
Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak faces more jail time and fines. A judge found him guilty of abuse of power in the 1MDB scandal. The ruling could impact Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government. Najib denies wrongdoing, claiming he was misled by financier Jho Low. The court rejected his defense regarding the source of funds.
Malaysia's Najib Razak: From prime minister to prison
Najib Razak, once groomed for leadership, now serves jail time for graft. A crucial verdict looms in a second trial concerning the 1MDB scandal. Investigations have deepened allegations against him and his wife, Rosmah Mansor. This marks a significant fall for the leader who promised reforms. The 1MDB scandal involved billions of dollars diverted from the sovereign wealth fund.
Ex-Malaysian PM's wife sued over $346m
The companies are asking Rosmah Mansor to give up the luxury goods in her possession and pay $346 million.
Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib discharged from hospital after testing negative for COVID-19: Spokesperson
Najib, 70, is serving a 12-year prison sentence after being found guilty of graft and money laundering in a case related to a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal. He was admitted to hospital last week after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Malaysia's Appeals Court upholds Najib's acquittal in one of his 1MDB trial
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's acquittal of audit tampering in relation to the 1MDB scandal has been upheld by Malaysia's Court of Appeal. The court dismissed the appeal by prosecutors after they failed to file the necessary documents on time. Najib remains in prison for other corruption charges.
Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak acquitted in latest 1MDB trial
The 1MDB development fund was set up months after Najib became prime minister in 2009. Investigators allege more than $4.5 billion was stolen from the fund and laundered by Najib's associates through layers of bank accounts in the United States and other countries to finance Hollywood films and extravagant purchases that included hotels, a luxury yacht, art and jewellery. More than $700 million landed in Najib's bank accounts Reuters.
1MDB scandal: Malaysia's top court sends Najib Razak to jail as ex-PM loses final appeal
Najib, 69, was found guilty by a lower court in July 2020 of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power, and money laundering for illegally receiving about $10 million from SRC International, a former unit of 1MDB. He had been out on bail and pending appeals.
Malaysian Former PM Najib Razak convicted of 7 graft charges over 1MDB investment fund
A Malaysian court pronounced former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty on Tuesday in his first corruption trial over the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB investment fund.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, ex-treasury chief charged with criminal breach of trust
The charges against Najib and Irwan Serigar Abdullah, Malaysia's former Treasury secretary-general, were the latest in a widening crackdown on corruption.
With an eye on diaspora votes back home, Malayasian PM Najib Razak to visit India
Both PMs will also discuss the emerging situation in Southeast Asia in the backdrop of developments in the South China Sea region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'good reformist': Malaysian PM Najib Razak
In the conference, Modi also praised Razak, saying under his leadership Malaysia is moving towards its goal of achieving developed country status by 2020.
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Singapore after three-day Malaysia visit
PM Modi left for Singapore after wrapping up his visit of to Malaysia during which he attended the ASEAN and East Asia Summits.
PM Narendra Modi vows to ramp up bilateral cooperation with Malaysia
Modi, dressed in a Bandhgala, inspected a guard of honour and was introduced by Najib to Malaysian Ministers and officials.
Malaysia's anti-graft unit to ask Najib Razak to explain $671 million donation
Malaysia's anti-graft unit said in a statement it would ask PM Najib Razak to explain a $671 million donation that was deposited into his private bank account.
Special team to probe graft allegations against Malaysia PM Najib Razak
Razak, 61, has denied the allegations saying these were part of a concerted campaign of "political sabotage" to topple a democratically elected Prime Minister.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's aide among 6 killed in Malaysia helicopter crash
The helicopter crashed and burst into flames in Semenyih town while flying back from northern Kuantan town yesterday.
Malaysian PM Najib Razak says committed to finding Flight MH370
The disappearance of the Boeing 777-200 aircraft en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8 last year remains one of history's greatest unsolved aviation mysteries.
WEF 2015: Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets Malaysian PM Najib Razak in Davos
Naidu informed Razak about the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and growth prospects for the stat as "gate way of India" on the East Coast.
Political parties representing Indian community should unite: Najib Razak
Razak said Indians, who constitute nearly 8 per cent of the country's population, was represented by more parties as compared to other races.
Malaysia's success in maintaining peace has impressed PM Narendra Modi: Najib Razak
During his speech at a Malaysian Diwali open house , Najib Razak called on the multi ethnic, multi religion Malaysians to reject extremism
Malaysia announces probe into crash of its plane in Ukraine
Prime Minister Najib Razak today announced an immediate probe into the crash of a Malaysia Airlines aircraft, which was reportedly shot down over Ukraine today.
Malaysian Premier Najib Razak unveils new cabinet with 5 ethnic Indian faces
Malaysian Premier Najib Razak today unveiled a new cabinet which included five ethnic Indian leaders.
Malaysia's FDI into India nearly $ 300 million: Prime Minister Najib Razak
Malaysia's foreign direct investment (FDI) into India totalled $ 298.8 million from April 2000 to June last year, Prime Minister Najib Razak said.
Malaysia ready to act as gateway for Indian entrepreneurs: Prime Minister Najib Razak
Malaysia is ready to act as a gateway for Indian entrepreneurs who want to take advantage of the business opportunities in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Najib Razak said.
Indo-Malaysia trade target of $15bn to be met by 2015: Najib Razak
Malaysia and India have great potential to expand bilateral trade and investment, Premier Najib Razak has said.
Plan for 100-story tower in Malaysia under siege
The Malaysian government faced mounting opposition Wednesday a $1.6 billion, 100-story skyscraper plan, with critics slamming the government-backed project as an unnecessary extravagance at a time of belt-tightening and rising prices.
Fortis chairman to meet Malaysian PM
Fortis Healthcare chairman Malvinder Singh is expected meet Malaysian Prime Minister Mohd Najib Tun Razak as part of an industry delegation this week.
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