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The criminal and corruption trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will begin in February next year, reported the Malaymail news outlet.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak made his appearance in court in Kuala Lumpur on July 4 for corruption-related charges over his alleged involvement in the multibillion-dollar 1MBD scandal.

Several bank accounts of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), the party of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, have been frozen.

Malaysian police said on June 27 that the valuables seized from properties related to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak are worth up to 273 million USD, the biggest seizure in the country’s history.

Malaysia on June 7 issued an arrest warrant against financier Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, to question him over involvement in a graft scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), according to international media.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has denied any wrongdoing over the two gas pipeline projects worth 9.4 billion ringgit (2.36 billion USD) with China.

The Royal Malaysia Police seized 72 bags filled with jewellery, cash of various denominations, watches and other valuables at an apartment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, which have suspected links to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund scandal.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has pledged to raise the minimum wage this year if he wins the general election on May 9, adding to a range of promises to voters as he faces a resurgent opposition.

The Election Commission (EC) of Malaysia said on April 10 that the general election will be held on May 9, in what could be the toughest test of the ruling coalition's 61-year grip on power.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has launched an election campaign for the upcoming general election, with a series of promising commitments to bringing a better future for Malaysian people.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced on April 6 that the country’s Parliament will be dissolved to pave the way for a general election.

Singapore and Malaysia on January 16 signed a bilateral agreement on the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link), which will connect the city-state and Malaysia's city of Johor Bahru upon its completion in 2024.

US President Donald Trump praised Malaysia’s efforts in fighting terrorism while receiving Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the White House on September 12.

The operation method of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has brought stability and prosperity to the entire region, said Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on August 14 to celebrate the bloc’s 50th founding anniversary.

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Malaysia on August 8 and met with Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss bilateral ties, trade, terrorism fight and international issues of mutual concern.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he will direct authorised agencies to work with Vietnam on the signing of an agreement on fishery cooperation while meeting Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on July 13.

Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Najib Razak has pointed out five risks and challenges facing his country in a message marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak expressed his hope that Muslims in general and those living in Malaysia in particular will take the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday to promote peace and unity.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on May 20 called for a new partnership between the Muslim world and the US to fight against terrorism.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak urged reduction of non-tariff barriers and measures so as to facilitate intra-ASEAN trade.