In a series of early morning tweets, Najib said: "I will take a short break to spend time with my family whom I have not seen enough of in recent years. "I apologise for any shortcomings and mistakes, and I thank you, the people, for the opportunity to lead our great nation." Some media reports said the pair were on a travel blacklist and would not be allowed to leave. Najib's premiership was battered by allegations he oversaw the plundering of billions of dollars from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB. Najib and the fund deny any wrongdoing.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 12, 2018 01:41 UTC