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A Malaysian judge has determined that Datuk Seri Najib Razak's failure to address the transfer of billions of ringgit linked to 1MDB into his personal bank accounts constituted unreasonable conduct, marking a significant development in the sprawling financial scandal.
An elderly Malaysian has been imprisoned after failing to settle a RM1,000 fine related to his conviction for assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred when he resisted an identity verification request.
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A Malaysian High Court judge has disclosed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's demonstrated lack of remorse and his active involvement in misappropriating 1Malaysia Development Berhad funds were decisive factors in imposing a 12-year prison sentence and RM13 billion fine.