Mahathir was once head of Umno himself but has switched sides in this election to run against Najib. Q&A What is the 1MDB scandal? Show Hide The 1Malaysia Development Berhad fund was set up in 2009 by Najib Razak to promote economic development in Malaysia. “Najib walked into this election very strong and it was his election to lose. According to Welsh, the election drama and cult of personality around Najib are likely to spin out long after polling day.

Source: The Guardian May 07, 2018 23:56 UTC