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Najib Razak Seeks Stay of 15 Year Sentence

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has asked a court to suspend a 15 year prison sentence linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal. The court will decide on October 14 on whether to grant the stay pending an appeal.

Supporters of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak hold banners featuring his portrait outside the Palace of Justice, in Putrajaya, Malaysia December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Jailed former Malaysia prime minister Najib Razak asked a court Friday afternoon to suspend a 15-year prison sentence linked to the 1MDB corruption scandal. The filing arrives a week after he received a royal pardon on a separate conviction. Najib faces an additional 15-year term that would begin after his anticipated house arrest concludes in August 2028.
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