Malaysia ex-PM Najib served with bankruptcy notice over tax bill

13 Sept 07:48 Key points summarised by AI

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak received a bankruptcy notice for failing to pay over $400 million in unpaid taxes accumulated during his time in office.
Najib claims the notice is a politically motivated attempt to destroy his career, as a bankruptcy declaration would disqualify him from holding or contesting a parliamentary seat.
The tax bill stems from a 2020 court order to settle 1.69 billion ringgit in unpaid taxes, with the notice served shortly after his appeal hearing for a 1MDB-related conviction.
Defying the move, Najib denies any wrongdoing, alleging political oppression, and is pursuing legal action to obtain a stay order on the bankruptcy notice.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.