Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election as MP despite convictionMalaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak reacts during an interview with Reuters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday. (Reuters photo)KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has not ruled out seeking re-election to parliament within the next two years, he told Reuters in an interview, undeterred by a corruption conviction that would block him from running. Opponents had expressed fears that party leaders facing charges could secure leniency once back in control. But speaking to Reuters on Saturday, Najib challenged his disqualification saying: "It is subject to interpretation." "It depends on interpretation in terms of the law, the constitution and whatever happens in court proceedings," Najib said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 19, 2021 05:37 UTC