Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB graft scandal

December 26, 2025

New conviction over plunder of state fund increases six-year term in earlier case

Jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been sentenced to an additional 15 years after he was found guilty of abuse of power, in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal related to state fund 1MDB.

Najib’s conviction substantially increases the six-year prison term he is already serving for a separate case related to the 1MDB graft scandal, one of the world’s biggest financial frauds, which saw billions plundered from the now defunct sovereign wealth fund.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, dies aged 65

Starting as a roadie and guitar tech, Bamonte joined the band in 1990 after its breakthrough album DisintegrationPerry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band the Cure, has died. He was 65.The band made the announcement on their official website on Friday. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full […]

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