I will continue to pursue my rights through lawful channels, with dignity and patience, even if the path is lonely and demands great sacrifice. "Whatever the decision today, I remain confident in the country’s judicial process," the former prime minister said in the statement. Earlier, Najib was sentenced to 15 years in jail and fined RM11.38 billion in the 1MDB-Tanore trial. Trial judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah found the ex-PM guilty on all four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money-laundering. He also has to pay a RM50 million fine, which was reduced from RM210 million.

Source: The Edge Markets December 26, 2025 15:14 UTC