In a society built on the notion of racial and religious superiority, Najib’s verdict will be seen by many as a story of personal greed rather than a failure of the system.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak arriving in court in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
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The former Malaysian prime minister has repeatedly tried to delay his trial for corruption. But the new government is committed to making sure he has his day in court.
Najib Razak: self-styled ‘thief of hearts’.
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Salvatore Cantale, International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and Ivy Buche, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
The world’s largest financial scandal has toppled a government, threatened a currency, and revealed deeply problematic failings at a buccaneering Swiss bank.
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is greeted by his supporters as he leaves the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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Malaysia’s former leader is facing charges related to a wide-ranging financial scandal. The new government is sending a message that it’s serious about cleaning up corruption.
President-elect Donald Trump’s avowed opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership will work in China’s favour.
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If Beijing can bring its neighbours to accept its regional leadership, China would have successfully achieved a dramatic reduction of US influence.
Despite the show of people power in Malaysia’s streets, the greatest threat to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s leadership is probably from within his own party.
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The demonstrations against Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak are a potent manifestation of the scale of disillusionment with the government.
Prime Minister Najib Razak is at the centre of a scandal over investigations into the origins of US$700 million transferred into his bank account.
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Najib Razak’s response to corruption allegations has been a crackdown on investigators and his critics on both sides of politics. Malaysians are left wondering where their nation is headed.
Professor in Practice on Environmental Innovation, School of Social and Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow, UK, National University of Singapore