"I Remain Determined to Continue" - Najib Calls for Malaysians to Remain Calm & Rational After Guilty Verdict

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted over 1MDB corruption scandal

The High Court in Putrajaya convicted former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday in a case arising from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. The court found him guilty on four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering. The charges accused Najib of channeling more than US$700 million in 1MDB-linked funds into accounts connected to him. The court sentenced Najib to 15 years in prison and imposed a fine of ap…

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"I remain determined to continue" - Najib Calls for Malaysians to Remain Calm & Rational After Guilty Verdict

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak managed to convey a letter addressed to the people of Malaysia after being sentenced for the offense of abusing his position to obtain bribes and laundering RM2.3 billion of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds. The letter was read by his lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, during a press conference after the proceedings at the Palace of Justice yesterday (26 December). In the letter, Naji…

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

Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak reflects on his "lonely struggle" for freedom following his 1MDB trial verdict and 15-year jail sentence. Read more at straitstimes.com.

1MDB verdict: Najib admits to feeling 'alone' in struggle for freedom

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he sometimes feels as though he is carrying his struggle alone, but remains resolute in pursuing his cause based on principle and through lawful means. Read full story