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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has asked the public to pray for her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, ahead of a scheduled medical procedure to address plaque accumulation in his arteries.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is set to undergo a medical procedure to remove plaque buildup near a blood vessel, his wife Rosmah has announced, marking another health-related development affecting the controversial political figure.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is set to undergo a heart procedure, his legal team announced on July 17. The procedure comes amid his ongoing legal challenges and imprisonment.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a cardiac procedure at Serdang Hospital in the coming week, according to his office. The former leader's health concerns remain under medical observation.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Ismail Sabri has signalled he will engage in dialogue with Nga Kor Ming regarding the DAP politician's stated intention to step down if former premier Najib Razak receives a pardon or release.
DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his resignation commitment applies specifically to Najib Razak's release from imprisonment, not to Barisan Nasional's electoral success, citing the former PM's responsibility for Malaysia's RM51.4 billion 1MDB debt burden.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has reaffirmed his pledge to resign if certain conditions regarding Najib Razak are not met, while facing renewed calls from Puad to quit the Cabinet immediately.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his earlier statement about resigning from Cabinet was specifically conditional on Datuk Seri Najib Razak being freed without serving an adequate jail term for his crimes.
A DAP legislator has pressed MCA to publicly declare its position on mounting calls from Umno leaders to grant former Prime Minister Najib Razak a full pardon, raising questions about coalition unity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to all parties contesting the Johor state election to cease making political capital from Datuk Seri Najib Razak's imprisonment, arguing that campaign efforts should prioritise economic management and public welfare instead.
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak will appear at a Court of Appeal hearing following the Malaysian Bar Council's legal challenge to the King's pardon board's determination, after the court approved his application.
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The Court of Appeal has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak to attend a July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will challenge the pardon he received in his SRC International conviction case.
UMNO's Azalina Othman Said has firmly rejected claims that electoral victories could lead to prisoner releases, emphasising that only the Yang di-Pertuan Agong holds constitutional authority over pardons.
A senior Barisan Nasional figure has rebuked Pakatan Harapan for suggesting the Johor election campaign centres on attempts to obtain Datuk Seri Najib Razak's freedom from detention.
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Former Prime Minister Najib Razak's tax dispute could become unresolvable if Malaysia's tax authority refuses to suspend its payment demand during the appeal process, his legal team argued before the Court of Appeal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the early calling of Johor's state election to the 'Free Najib' movement, suggesting PH was drawn into the contest against its preference.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has drawn a connection between Najib Razak's possible release and the approaching Johor state election, noting the former premier remains a convicted offender.
PKR's deputy secretary-general has cautioned against weaponising the Johor state election to influence or reframe judicial outcomes linked to former Prime Minister Najib Razak's ongoing legal cases.
Najib Razak's lawyer contends that bankruptcy proceedings would place the former prime minister's finances under state control, rendering his ongoing tax appeal effectively worthless in legal terms.
PKR leader G Sivamalar has dismissed claims that Johor's recent election results represent a mandate to rehabilitate Najib Razak, arguing that voters' decision cannot override judicial outcomes.
Najib Razak's son Nazifuddin has suggested that a decisive Barisan Nasional victory in Johor state elections would represent public endorsement for a pardon, while acknowledging the King's ultimate authority over such decisions.
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The Sultan of Selangor has publicly acknowledged Datuk Seri Najib Razak's role in approving the LRT3 project, while crediting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for reviving the initiative after earlier cutbacks under a previous administration.
Ex-Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has alleged that a DAP leader supported granting former premier Najib Razak a royal pardon and house arrest alternative, raising questions about the party's consistency on judicial matters.
A Malaysian judge has ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably in failing to address billions of ringgit linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds that were transferred into his personal bank accounts.
A Malaysian court has determined that Datuk Seri Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho functioned as coordinated partners in orchestrating the diversion of billions in 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds.
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A High Court judge hearing the 1MDB case has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's reaction to receiving US$681 million in deposits into his personal accounts demonstrates conduct inconsistent with that of a reasonable person.
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A High Court judge has issued an extraordinary 809-page judgment on the 1MDB scandal, declaring the fraud's magnitude surpassed historical plundering. The ruling marks a defining moment in Malaysia's fight against corruption.
Six months after his conviction, Najib Razak received the full written judgment in the 1MDB case. The presiding judge issued a scathing assessment of the financial scandal's unprecedented scope.
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A Malaysian High Court judge has disclosed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's unwillingness to accept responsibility and his direct involvement in siphoning 1MDB funds heavily influenced the decision to impose a 12-year prison term and RM13 billion fine.
A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal, instead attributing fault to other individuals and entities involved in the scheme.
The trial judge presiding over the 1MDB case has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse and deflected responsibility, while abusing his authority to orchestrate what the court deemed one of the world's largest corruption schemes.