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The Malaysian Bar is mounting a legal challenge against the reduction of former Prime Minister Najib Razak's prison sentence, as the courts prepare to hear several major corruption and political cases this week.
A Federal Court judge has criticised the legal representatives of Datuk Seri Najib Razak for seeking a last-minute postponement in his RM1.9 million civil action against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, raising questions about litigation strategy.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has undergone a coronary angiography procedure and remains in stable condition, with medical specialists confirming that no stent placement was necessary.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has called on the public to pray for her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, ahead of a scheduled medical procedure to clear arterial blockage.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a medical intervention to address arterial plaque buildup, according to an announcement from his wife Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a scheduled heart procedure at Serdang Hospital next week, according to sources close to the ex-leader.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has signalled plans to engage with DAP politician Nga Kor Ming regarding the latter's public commitment to step down should Najib Razak secure release from conviction.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reiterated his pledge to step down regarding a Najib-related matter, even as politician Puad Zarudin publicly challenged him to vacate his Cabinet position.
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his earlier pledge to resign from cabinet, clarifying it was contingent on former PM Najib Razak being freed without serving a sentence proportionate to his convictions.
A DAP representative has called on the MCA to clarify its position regarding mounting pressure from Umno figures for the complete pardon of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will challenge the validity of his pardon related to the SRC International scandal.
A senior Barisan Nasional leader has firmly rejected suggestions that winning the Johor state election could result in the release of imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
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Najib Razak's lawyer argues the former PM's tax appeal would be rendered pointless unless the Inland Revenue Board suspends its demands while the case proceeds through the courts.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has accused groups backing former Prime Minister Najib Razak of pulling the coalition into Johor's state election, questioning the necessity of calling polls early.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned the timing of discussions surrounding Najib Razak's release, suggesting political considerations around the Johor state election may be at play.
PKR has urged political parties to keep the upcoming Johor election separate from legal matters involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak, warning against weaponising campaigns to influence judicial proceedings.
Najib Razak's legal team contends that declaring him bankrupt over a RM1.69 billion tax liability would place his finances entirely under government control, rendering any subsequent appeal against the assessment legally pointless.
Nazifuddin Najib suggests a decisive Barisan Nasional victory in Johor would signal voter backing for a pardon for his father, the former prime minister, while recognising the king's authority.
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Selangor's Sultan has credited former PM Najib with initiating the LRT3 project while acknowledging PM Anwar's role in reviving it. He also criticised previous fiscal decisions that delayed the infrastructure initiative.
Former Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has alleged that a DAP leader supported granting former prime minister Najib Razak a royal pardon and permitting him to serve his sentence under house arrest, raising questions about the opposition party's stance.
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The Malaysian Bar has rejected suggestions that its legal challenges against high-profile figures Zahid Hamidi and Najib Razak are personal attacks, asserting that all courtroom interventions rest on constitutional and legal principles.