What to Know About Ex-Malaysia PM Najib’s Graft Case: QuickTake

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was imprisoned in 2022 for his role in a multi-billion dollar graft scandal known as 1MDB. Several cases against him are still grinding through the courts. How they play out will be a test for Malaysia’s current premier, Anwar Ibrahim. While Anwar has vowed to combat corruption, he is in a delicate spot as his party lacks a majority in parliament and relies on support from Najib’s Barisan Nasional coalition to remain in power.

1. Who is Najib?

Najib was prime minister from 2009 and chairman of the political movement that controlled the ...