Former prime minister Najib Razak attends a 72nd anniversary event for the United Malays National Organization in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. (AP photo)KUALA LUMPUR: Scandal-ridden former prime minister Najib Razak and his wife have been blacklisted from leaving Malaysia, shortly after he announced plans for a short holiday, immigration authorities said on Saturday. Mr Najib issued a statement on social media saying he was committed to "facilitating a smooth transfer of power''. Mr Najib denies any wrongdoing. He sacked critics in his government including an attorney general and a deputy prime minister and muzzled the media.

Source: Bangkok Post May 12, 2018 04:30 UTC