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Najib Returned US$620m After GE13 Because He Was Uncomfortable Holding It, Court Hears

Former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak told the High Court he returned US$620 million to foreign sources after the 2013 general election because he was uncomfortable retaining the money.

By Aisyah Razak · 11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Federal Court upholds acquittal of Syed Saddiq in Bersatu Youth funds case

The Federal Court has upheld politician Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and money laundering involving Bersatu Youth funds, effectively ending the prosecution's case.

By Rajesh Kumar · 13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read