Malaysian court rules former prime minister Najib Razak's 1MDB trial will proceed

Malaysian court rules former prime minister Najib Razak's 1MDB trial will proceed

A Malaysian court on Monday (Nov 11) ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak to present his defence against seven counts of criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power in a case linked to a scandal surrounding state fund 1MDB.
Malaysia's toppled leader Najib to go on trial over 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's toppled leader Najib to go on trial over 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's toppled leader Najib Razak will go on trial this week over an extraordinary financial scandal that contributed to the downfall of his long-ruling coalition and reverberated around the world.
Story of 1MDB scandal to be made into a movie by actress Michelle Yeoh and Crazy Rich Asians producers

Story of 1MDB scandal to be made into a movie by actress Michelle Yeoh and Crazy Rich Asians producers

The film rights to a book about Malaysia's 1MDB scandal have been bought by the producers of the recent box office hit Crazy Rich Asians.
Yacht in 1MDB scandal returned to Malaysia: PM Mahathir

Yacht in 1MDB scandal returned to Malaysia: PM Mahathir

Indonesia has returned to Malaysia a luxury yacht linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday (Aug 6), a move seen as bolstering a corruption probe involving ex-leader Najib Razak.
Najib must be held 'responsible and accountable' for 1MDB scandal: Lim Guan Eng

Najib must be held 'responsible and accountable' for 1MDB scandal: Lim Guan Eng

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak must account for billions in missing funds, the country's finance minister Lim Guan Eng said on Sunday (May 27).
RM114 million worth of cash seized from residence linked to Najib Razak: Malaysian police

RM114 million worth of cash seized from residence linked to Najib Razak: Malaysian police

About RM114 million (US$29 million) worth of cash was found in 35 bags seized from residential premises linked to former prime minister Najib Razak, said Amar Singh, head of Malaysia's Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), on Friday (May 25).