Posted 2/2/2024, 10:33:10 AM
Malaysia Cuts Former PM Najib's Sentence, Raising Ire Over Elite Impunity
- Malaysia has reduced the 12-year sentence of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted of stealing millions from a government fund, to be released in August 2028
- His fine was also reduced to $11 million, a quarter of the original amount
- The move has triggered outrage in Malaysia over perceptions of impunity for top officials
- It raises questions about the rule of law under current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
- Critics say the lack of accountability undermines confidence in Malaysia's justice system and government