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Najib Razak Sentenced: Activists Demand Reforms in Malaysia

1/1/2026

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Najib Razak was convicted for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal and given 15 years in prison plus a $3 billion fine.
Anti-graft activists in Malaysia press reforms.
Civil society welcomed the verdict.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged challenges in fighting systemic corruption and rejected biased-prosecution claims.
Critics including the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism urged new political financing laws and questioned Anwar's alliance with UMNO.

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Story summary

Najib Razak was convicted for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal and given 15 years in prison plus a $3 billion fine.
Anti-graft activists in Malaysia press reforms.
Civil society welcomed the verdict.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged challenges in fighting systemic corruption and rejected biased-prosecution claims.
Critics including the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism urged new political financing laws and questioned Anwar's alliance with UMNO.