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Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today vehemently denied the corruption charges against him in the 1MDB trial, calling them politically motivated. He also criticized the investigation as flawed, claiming that it undermined the independence of the Attorney-General’s office. Najib maintained that his actions were in line with his duties, rejecting claims of financial mismanagement or wrongdoing.

Bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak hari ini menafikan sekeras-kerasnya tuduhan rasuah terhadapnya dalam perbicaraan 1MDB, dengan menggelarnya bermotifkan politik. Beliau juga mengkritik siasatan itu sebagai cacat, mendakwa bahawa ia menjejaskan kebebasan pejabat Peguam Negara. Najib menegaskan bahawa tindakannya adalah selaras dengan tugasnya, menolak dakwaan salah urus kewangan atau salah laku.

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak testified at the Kuala Lumpur High Court today, defending his role in the establishment of 1MDB and criticizing the prosecution’s case as politically motivated. He detailed the origins of the sovereign wealth fund, rejected claims of personal gain, and highlighted flaws in the investigation. Najib's testimony calls into question the fairness of the charges against him and underscores his belief that the trial is a politically-driven effort to tarnish his reputation.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court today decided to discharge without acquittal (DNAA) former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, over charges of criminal breach of trust involving RM6.6 billion of government funds. This decision came after procedural delays and the prosecution’s failure to submit key documents, a ruling that was met with relief from Najib's supporters, who believe the case lacked sufficient grounds.

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, his legal team, and supporters express disappointment over the High Court’s ruling for him to enter his defense in...

In a statement read by his eldest son, Datuk Nizar Najib, former Prime Minister Najib Razak asserts that he was deceived by others involved in the 1MDB scandal and was unaware of the illicit activities tied to the controversial fund.

Dalam kenyataan yang dibacakan oleh anak sulungnya, Datuk Nizar Najib, bekas Perdana Menteri Najib Razak menegaskan bahawa beliau telah diperdaya dalam skandal 1MDB dan tidak mengetahui aktiviti haram yang berkaitan dengan dana tersebut.

Defence lawyers for Datuk Seri Najib Razak criticised the prosecution’s hasty investigation in the 1MDB trial, arguing that unreliable witnesses and a misunderstanding of...

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's defense team has called for his acquittal in the RM2.3 billion 1MDB scandal, claiming key witness testimonies are inconsistent and cannot be trusted, as the high-profile trial continues in the High Court.

The plaintiff’s lawyer pushed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to take responsibility for key documents related to SRC transactions, but Najib maintained that his approvals were purely statutory, emphasising that the management of SRC funds was the duty of its Board of Directors.

The defence argues that the witness testimonies in the 1MDB-Tanore trial were filled with "terrible hearsay" and therefore should not be taken into account...

It has always been the bedrock of the Prosecution’s case that a Top-Down approach was practised by Datuk Seri Najib within 1MDB. Throughout the...