Malaysia’s scandal-ridden former prime minister Najib Razak and his wife have been barred from leaving the country, shortly after announcing plans for a short holiday, the Immigration Department said on Saturday. Malaysia’s scandal-ridden former prime minister Najib Razak and his wife have been barred from leaving the country, shortly after announcing plans for a short holiday, the Immigration Department said on Saturday. Mr Najib responded swiftly by saying he respected the department’s ruling and would stay with his family in the country. He sacked critics in his government, including an attorney general and a deputy prime minister and muzzled the media. Mr Mahathir, who was due to name his cabinet later on Saturday, has indicated that Mohamed Apandi would be axed for hiding evidence of wrongdoing.

Source: Irish Independent May 12, 2018 08:26 UTC