#high-court

Judge cites Najib's unrepentant stance and central role in 1MDB theft when imposing 12-year jail term and RM13 billion fine

A Malaysian High Court judge has explained that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's lack of remorse and his pivotal involvement in misappropriating 1Malaysia Development Berhad funds were critical factors when imposing a 12-year prison sentence and RM13 billion fine.