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Najib gets 15 years' jail, RM11.38b fine for 1MDB

Najib gets 15 years' jail, RM11.38b fine for 1MDB

UPDATED 10.24PM | If he cannot pay the fine, he will have to serve up to 10 more years in jail.
Najib never interfered with 1MDB probes: Shafee tells court in mitigation

Najib never interfered with 1MDB probes: Shafee tells court in mitigation

UPDATED 7.53PM | Other mitigating factors include alleged lack of fair trial for ex-PM in SRC case.
MACC chief hails 1MDB investigators after Najib's conviction

MACC chief hails 1MDB investigators after Najib's conviction

Azam also thanked local, foreign agencies that helped MACC during investigations.
1MDB: Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

1MDB: Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

UPDATED 5.33PM | Prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubt, judge rules.
Judge: Najib 'no country bumpkin' to feign ignorance over 1MDB fraud

Judge: Najib 'no country bumpkin' to feign ignorance over 1MDB fraud

Sequerah notes ex-PM's political and governance experience, and his family background.
Najib, Jho Low had 'unmistakable bond': 1MDB trial judge

Najib, Jho Low had 'unmistakable bond': 1MDB trial judge

Sequerah rules multiple witnesses' testimony indicates that he was ex-PM's proxy.
Najib returns to prison for Friday prayers, court resumes at 3pm

Najib returns to prison for Friday prayers, court resumes at 3pm

UPDATED 2.49PM | Judge says later he needs about 90 minutes to deliver full verdict.
1MDB verdict: Court rules Arab donation letters were forged

1MDB verdict: Court rules Arab donation letters were forged

UPDATED 12.20PM | Judge says evidence unmistakably showed monies derived from sovereign wealth fund.
Najib's supporters in high spirits despite low turnout

Najib's supporters in high spirits despite low turnout

UPDATED 2.30PM | Some supporters even serve nasi lemak to other attendees.
Shafee's remarks on house arrest verdict reasonable - veteran lawyer

Shafee's remarks on house arrest verdict reasonable - veteran lawyer

You must look at the whole picture, not scrutinise them by sentences - Haniff.
Ku Li urges Umno to rethink its position in govt

Ku Li urges Umno to rethink its position in govt

UPDATED 9.35AM | Veteran leader says party leadership should be prepared to relinquish posts.
When Anwar hailed court sending Najib to jail as victory for rakyat

When Anwar hailed court sending Najib to jail as victory for rakyat

UPDATED 2.53PM | Now PM taking different tone, rebuking those celebrating ex-Umno chief's failed house arrest bid.
COMMENT | Justice as spectacle: When celebrations replace reflection

COMMENT | Justice as spectacle: When celebrations replace reflection

A mature democracy must at least have dignity, restraint, respect for institutions.
Untrue to say Najib addendum court ruling reduced royal powers: AGC

Untrue to say Najib addendum court ruling reduced royal powers: AGC

Such statements do not reflect the court's reasoning in declaring the order invalid.
Pressuring judiciary for political gain erodes democracy - analysts

Pressuring judiciary for political gain erodes democracy - analysts

Academic says legal avenues, including the right of appeal, remain open.
Selangor Umno Youth hosts 'celebration' for DAP MP

Selangor Umno Youth hosts 'celebration' for DAP MP

Group gathers outside Yeo's service centre, gives her 24 hours to apologise.
DAP man floats full pardon for Najib as part of 'political reset'

DAP man floats full pardon for Najib as part of 'political reset'

Ong says it may stop the cycle of charging political foes in court.
Optimistic Najib packed belongings, son reveals

Optimistic Najib packed belongings, son reveals

Nizar says his father hoped he would be allowed to return home.
Mat Hasan eager to celebrate tunnel case, Wee dares DAP to leave 'crook lovers'

Mat Hasan eager to celebrate tunnel case, Wee dares DAP to leave 'crook lovers'

UPDATED 3.33PM | Tensions between DAP and Umno-BN continue to escalate after Najib court ruling.
Shafee should be cited for contempt of court - DAP veteran

Shafee should be cited for contempt of court - DAP veteran

Teng finds Najib's lawyer's remark 'ridiculous and amusing'.
'Celebration' row: Muda reminds Anwar of Harapan's fight against Najib

'Celebration' row: Muda reminds Anwar of Harapan's fight against Najib

Amira finds it 'strange and inappropriate' for PM to rebuke coalition members.
PAS wants Najib's house arrest enforced, DAP Youth cites rule of law

PAS wants Najib's house arrest enforced, DAP Youth cites rule of law

Takiyuddin argues that Agong has absolute discretion when it comes to pardons, clemency.
COMMENT | Celebrate justice being upheld, not crooked legacies

COMMENT | Celebrate justice being upheld, not crooked legacies

Decision ensures constitutional processes remain insulated from political manipulation.
YOURSAY | Umno could go up in smoke over love for Bossku

YOURSAY | Umno could go up in smoke over love for Bossku

'Voters may pour fuel on Umno instead to burn it down in GE16.'