Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak returns home under royal pardon, but faces a separate 15-year prison sentence
Deutsche Welle • 11/10/2026 – 11/11/2026
Summary
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has left prison under a royal pardon. A minister has resigned in protest of this decision. However, Najib Razak still faces a separate 15-year prison sentence related to a corruption scandal.
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