Malaysia court upholds guilty verdict for former PM Najib

13 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Malaysian Court of Appeal upheld former Prime Minister Najib Razak's conviction on corruption charges related to the 1MDB scandal, affirming his 12-year prison sentence and $50 million fine.
The court dismissed Najib's defense that his actions were in the national interest, with the judge stating, "There is no national interest here, just a national embarrassment."
This decision significantly hinders Najib's hopes for a political comeback, as he is constitutionally barred from contesting elections unless he receives a pardon.
Najib, who remains free on bail, expressed disappointment and announced his intention to appeal the verdict to the Federal Court, Malaysia's highest tribunal.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.