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Datuk Seri Najib Razak's daughter Nooryana Najwa has posted an emotional birthday message for her father, who is preparing for a heart procedure. The tribute reflects family sentiment during a challenging period.
Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, representing former PM Najib Razak, has filed objections to significant portions of opposition politician Tony Pua's witness statement in the 1MDB civil trial.
A High Court proceeding revealed that a key financial investigator in the 1MDB case failed to verify whether US$620 million returned by former Prime Minister Najib Razak was actually rerouted to other destinations, raising questions about the probe's thoroughness.
Najib Razak's senior counsel Shafee Abdullah has challenged the credibility of 1MDB fraud investigator Richard Templeman, arguing the probe commenced suspiciously after the sovereign wealth fund initiated legal action against the former prime minister.
Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, representing former PM Najib Razak, rigorously examined a key financial investigator's work in the 1MDB case, probing the boundaries and completeness of the fraud investigation.
1MDB has initiated a civil lawsuit against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, seeking US$5.64 billion in damages. The sovereign wealth fund alleges that Najib orchestrated fraudulent transactions resulting in RM51.4 billion in losses, with assistance from fugitive financier Jho Low.
Malaysia's High Court is examining allegations that former Prime Minister Najib Razak orchestrated a US$5.64 billion fraud through 1MDB, with prosecutors claiming systematic betrayal of public trust and misappropriation of state funds.
The state investment fund 1MDB has commenced civil proceedings against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, claiming he orchestrated a deliberate fraud scheme resulting in approximately RM51.4 billion in losses through systematic misuse of his executive authority.
The Bar Council will appeal former Prime Minister Najib Razak's reduced sentence this week, as Malaysian courts hear several significant cases involving prominent political figures and major corruption investigations.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has questioned why the National Audit Department's findings on Tabung Haji are treated with selective credibility, challenging what he views as inconsistent institutional trust.
A Federal Court judge has criticised the legal team representing Datuk Seri Najib Razak for attempting to postpone proceedings at the last minute in his RM1.9 million civil suit against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has completed a coronary angiogram in Kuala Lumpur. Cardiologists determined that additional interventions such as stent placement or balloon angioplasty were unnecessary.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has undergone a coronary procedure and remains in stable condition, with attending physicians confirming no stent was needed, signalling a positive recovery outlook.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has appealed to the public for prayers as her husband, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, prepares for a medical procedure to address arterial plaque buildup.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is undergoing a medical procedure to address arterial plaque buildup near a blood vessel, his wife Rosmah Mansor announced. The procedure is part of routine cardiovascular health management.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Malaysia's former prime minister, will undergo a heart procedure, his legal team confirmed. The announcement comes amid ongoing legal matters.
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a scheduled heart procedure at Serdang Hospital in the coming week, according to medical arrangements announced this week.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has signalled he will engage directly with PKR's Nga Kor Ming over the latter's contentious undertaking to resign from office should former Prime Minister Najib Razak be released.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has doubled down on his commitment to resign over the Najib matter, as fellow coalition politician Puad publicly challenges him to follow through.
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming reaffirms his earlier pledge to leave cabinet if former Prime Minister Najib Razak is released without serving an appropriate jail sentence proportionate to his convictions.
DAP's Ong Hui Xue has called on the MCA to clarify whether it supports Umno leaders' escalating campaign for a full pardon of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, raising questions about coalition unity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged political parties contesting the Johor state election to refrain from using former Prime Minister Najib Razak's release as a campaign issue, calling for a more principled approach to the forthcoming polls.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on political parties contesting the Johor state election to refrain from using former Prime Minister Najib Razak's imprisonment as a campaign issue, urging instead a focus on substantive governance matters.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has firmly rejected allegations that fugitive businessman Jho Low secretly entered the country last year as part of a Chinese delegation to negotiate a settlement over the 1MDB scandal.
The Court of Appeal has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a hearing challenging the Bar Council's legal objections to the pardons board's decision. The ex parte application approval marks a significant procedural development.
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The Court of Appeal has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak permission to attend a July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will challenge the validity of his pardon in the SRC International case.
A senior Barisan Nasional figure has rejected Pakatan Harapan assertions linking the Johor state election to efforts to secure the release of imprisoned former prime minister Najib Razak, dismissing the narrative as baseless.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has criticized a 'Free Najib' movement for compelling his coalition into an unwanted Johor state election, arguing there was no legitimate cause for an early poll.
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Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah has argued before Malaysia's Court of Appeal that Najib Razak's tax appeal could become legally meaningless if the Inland Revenue Board insists on collecting payment before allowing the case to proceed.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has rejected claims connecting the Johor state election to potential developments regarding former Prime Minister Najib Razak's imprisonment, emphasizing his prior conviction.
PKR has called for a clear boundary between the forthcoming Johor election campaign and former Prime Minister Najib Razak's ongoing legal matters, warning that politicising judicial decisions undermines democratic integrity.
DAP Strategic Director Liew Chin Tong has appealed to Johor voters to reject policies linked to Najib Razak's premiership, urging the state to pursue progressive reform instead of reverting to the past.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak's legal team contends that a bankruptcy filing would strip him of financial autonomy and render any tax dispute appeal futile, as insolvency would place his assets under government administration.
Nazifuddin Razak suggests a commanding Barisan Nasional victory in Johor state elections could demonstrate public appetite for pardoning his father, former Prime Minister Najib Razak, though he acknowledges such decisions rest with the monarchy.