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Najib Razak
Prime Minister of Malaysia from to
In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Abdul Razak is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohammad Najib. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak (Jawi: محمد نجيب بن عبد الرزاق, Malay:[muhammadnadʒɪb]; born 23 July ) is a Malaysian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia from to In , he was convicted of corruption in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal,[3] one of the largest money-laundering and embezzlement scandals in history.[4][5] He is the son of former prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein.
Najib served as the chairman of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition from April to May and as the president of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) from November to May However, the coalition experienced an unprecedented defeat in the general election, attributed to corruption charges involving Najib and his family, which eroded public trust in the ruling party.
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax, widely regarded as unpopular, also significantly contributed to the decline in support.[6]
Najib was elected to the Parliament of Malaysia in , at the age of 23, replacing his deceased father in the Pahang-based seat of Pekan. In the same year, he was appointed the head of UMNO Youth's Pekan branch and became a member of the youth wing's Executive Council.
In the early years of his political career, Najib took on a deputy minister role in , and between and , he was the Menteri Besar of Pahang. Thereafter, until , he was rotated throughout the Cabinet of Malaysia, taking on various ministerial portfolios in defence, education, culture, youth and sports, and finally finance. Between and , Najib was a vice-president of UMNO.
During his tenure as Deputy Prime Minister, he was accused of being involved in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case,[7] but he denied any involvement in the case.[8]
Najib's tenure as prime minister, between and , was marked by economic liberalisation measures, such as cuts to government subsidies, which were unpopular among the public.
After the election, his government pursued a number of its critics on sedition charges, the imprisonment of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim following a conviction for sodomy and the implementation of a Goods and Services Tax (GST). He was Prime Minister during the Malaysia Airlines Flight disaster and a dispute with North Korea following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.
Gambar dato seri najib Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak (Jawi: محمد نجيب بن عبد الرزاق, Malay: [muhammad nadʒɪb]; born 23 July ) is a Malaysian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia from toIn , Najib became implicated in a major corruption scandal involving state investment firm 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) which led to rallies calling for his resignation, spearheaded by the grassroots movement Bersih.[9][10][11] These protests culminated in the Malaysian Citizens' Declaration by Mahathir Mohamad, Pakatan Harapan and NGOs which sought to oust Najib.[12][13]
Najib's response to the corruption accusations was to tighten his grip on power by replacing then-deputy prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, suspending two newspapers and pushing through parliament a controversial National Security Council Bill that provides the prime minister with unprecedented powers.[14][15] Najib's various subsidy cuts have contributed to soaring living costs,[16] while fluctuating oil prices and the fallout from the 1MDB scandal led to a depreciation of the Malaysian currency.[17][18] These ended with BN's loss in the general elections.
Najib then conceded defeat and promised to help facilitate a smooth transition of power.[19]
On 3 July , Najib was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which investigated how RM42&#;million (US$&#;million) went from SRC International, a company related to 1MDB, into Najib's bank account.[20] In the process, the police seized a number of fashion accessories worth $&#;million while searching through his properties.[21] Najib was subsequently charged and convicted by the High Court on abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust, becoming the first Prime Minister of Malaysia to be convicted of corruption,[22][23] and was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment and fined RM million.[24][25] At the same time, Najib was also simultaneously directed to settle RM billion in tax arrears owed to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).[26] The sentence was upheld by the Federal Court on 23 August [27] He is currently serving his sentence in Kajang Prison.[28] Najib's political career has been marred by numerous controversies and allegations of corruption.[29]
Early life and education
Najib was born on 23 July at the Pahang State Secretary official residence in Bukit Bius,[30]Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
Najib is the eldest of second Malaysian Prime Minister Abdul Razak's six sons, and the nephew of the third PM Hussein Onn. His younger brother, Dato' Seri Mohd Nazir Abdul Razak,[31] runs the country's second-largest lender, Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd.[32] Najib is also one of the Four Noblemen of the Pahang Darul Makmur (Royal Court) by virtue of his inherited title as the Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar.
He received his primary and secondary education at St. John's Institution, Kuala Lumpur. He later attended Malvern College[33] in Worcestershire, England, and subsequently went to the University of Nottingham, where he received a bachelor's degree in industrial economics in Najib Razak returned to Malaysia in and entered the business world, serving briefly at Bank Negara Malaysia and later with Petronas (Malaysia's national oil company) as a public affairs manager.[34]
Early political career
The eldest son of Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdul Razak Hussein, was elected to the Parliament of Malaysia in replacing his deceased father in the Pahang-based seat of Pekan.
The national outpouring of grief following Tun Razak's death and the respect for his father helped Najib win election unopposed as Member of Parliament at the very young age of [35] In Najib won re-election to the same seat.[35][36]
From to he was the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang, before holding various cabinet posts throughout the remainder of the s and s, including Defence and Education.
In he became Deputy Prime Minister under Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and replaced him Under his leadership, Barisan Nasional won the elections, although for the first time in Malaysia's history the opposition won the majority of the popular vote.[37]
Najib was first assigned into the Cabinet of Malaysia at the age of 25 when he was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Post in , becoming the youngest deputy minister in the country.[38] He served as the Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of Pahang between and , becoming the youngest Menteri Besar in the state to enter office when he was sworn in at the age of [39] In he was appointed as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports in the Cabinet of Mahathir Mohamad.
He focused on improving Malaysian sports and introduced the National Sports Policy in In Malaysia achieved its best-ever performance at the South East Asia (SEA) Games, held in Kuala Lumpur.[40]
Najib was appointed head of UMNO Youth's Pekan branch and became a member of UMNO Youth's Executive Council (Exco) in In , he was selected as a member of UMNO's Supreme Council, before winning the post of Vice-President of UMNO Youth in [41][42]
On 26 October , the then leader of the opposition, Lim Kit Siang, called for the Anti-Corruption Agency to investigate how Najib, who was then Pahang MB, could give approval for a logging concession of acres to a resident of a low-cost housing estate.
He asked ACA to investigate whether the logging concessionnaire was in fact a nominee for Najib himself.[43]
In , Najib was selected as the acting head of the Movement of UMNO Youth by Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim after Anwar was asked to contest the post of UMNO Vice-President. Following mounting ethnic tensions anti-Chinese sentiments were expressed at a UMNO Youth rally held in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur the same year where Najib spoke.
Rising tensions soon lead to fears of ethnic violence and eventually resulted in a security operation known as Operasi Lalang, that included numerous administrative detentions.[44]
Following the complete reorganisation and founding of the "New" UMNO by Mahathir Mohamad in the aftermath of the Malaysian constitutional crisis, Najib was appointed president of UMNO Youth in [45]
By , Najib was elected as one of six vice-presidents of UMNO in response to Anwar's decision to contest as the deputy president of UMNO.
Najib continued to defend his post in party elections held in , , and [46]
Senior Ministerial career
Minister for Defence (–)
In , Mahathir appointed Najib as Minister of Defence. Under Najib's direction, Malaysian troops were deployed to assist the UN peacekeeping forces in Bosnia in during the Bosnian War.[47] Malaysian forces were greeted warmly by Bosnians as well as Serbs and Croats.[48] Malaysia also assisted peacekeeping operations in Somalia in , losing one soldier in an effort to aid US soldiers during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Najib later criticised the UN's Somalia operation as putting too much emphasis on military action.[49] Since then Malaysia has stated a preference for participating in Chapter 6 "peace enforcement" missions, rather than Chapter 7 "peacekeeping" missions.[50] After four years at the Ministry of Defence, Najib assumed control of the Education Ministry in He returned to the Ministry of Defence in [51]
Japanese raped Malay comfort women but UMNO leader Najib Razak blocked all attempts by other UMNO members like Mustapha Yakub at asking Japan for compensation and apologies.[52][53][54][55]
Minister for Education (–)
In , Najib left the Defence Ministry for the first time when he was appointed Minister of Education.
His challenge was to respond to Malaysia's newly proclaimed aspiration to become a fully developed nation by The Private Higher Education Institutions Act, allowed foreign universities to establish degree-conferring schools in Malaysia, providing greater educational opportunities for Malaysians and positioning Malaysia as a regional learning hub.[56]
During the general elections Najib suffered a major setback when he barely won re-election to the Parliament by a margin of votes, compared to a margin of over 10, in the previous election.
This is a surprise to political observers.[35]
Return as Minister for Defence (–)
During his second tenure as Minister of Defence Najib coordinated Malaysia's relief efforts following the Indian Ocean tsunami of , and provided support to Indonesia in arresting those responsible for the Bali bombings.[57] Najib also oversaw the deployment of Malaysian troops as a part of a UN peacekeeping force in , when Malaysia volunteered to help stabilise Lebanon following the Lebanon War.[51]
As Defence Minister, Najib instituted compulsory military service in December , stating that it would encourage interaction and friendship between youth of different ethnic groups and religions.[58] During its first five years of operation, over , Malaysian youth participated in the PLKN (the Bahasa Malaysian acronym for "Malaysian National Service"),[59] which is intended to promote tolerance, teamwork, and community engagement.
The programme, however, has faced challenges. Safety issues in the program have been reported and several people died during or shortly after their terms of service during the program's first few years.[60] In response, Najib strengthened the PLKN's health screening requirements and reinforced the government's commitment to punish negligent PLKN officials.[61]
The Altantuyaa affair
Main article: Murder of Shaariibuugiin Altantuyaa
French courts investigated allegations of corruption in the purchases of two Scorpène-class submarines, by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence in , at a time when Najib was the minister of defence.
The allegations are that Abdul Razak Baginda, an aide of Najib, received "commission" payments from the French submarine builder DCNS.[62]Shaariibuugiin Altantuyaa, a Mongolian woman hired as a French translator to facilitate the purchase of the submarines and mistress to Baginda, tried to blackmail Baginda for a $, cut and was subsequently murdered.
2 policemen, who were bodyguards posted to Najib, were charged and found guilty.[63][64][65] Reviewing the Altantuyaa case, Tommy Thomas, Attorney General of Malaysia from to , wrote that the evidence "implicated not only Najib Razak as the person who gave [one of the bodyguards] the order to kill, but also his aide-de-camp, Musa Safri".[66]
Deputy Prime Minister (–)
In , Mahathir retired and was replaced by his deputy, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Najib became Deputy Prime Minister and was given a broad portfolio of responsibilities, including oversight of FELDA, the Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM), and the Election Commission (EC). Najib also chaired more than 28 cabinet committees.[67] He remained as Minister for Defence.
In September , Najib became the Minister for Finance, handing the Defence portfolio to Badawi.[68] During the global financial crisis, Malaysia faced a strong recession and reduced levels of trade throughout the South Asian region.
In response, Najib announced a series of stimulus packages to be implemented over a two-year period with the intention of acting as a countercyclical response that might otherwise protect Malaysia's economy. He also pressed for the country to move beyond existing manufacturing capabilities through education, research and development to develop greater strength as a provider of sophisticated business services.[69]
Becoming Prime Minister
After a poor showing by the ruling UMNO coalition in the elections of 8 March in which opposition parties gained control of five of thirteen Malaysian state governments, Badawi identified Najib as his intended successor.
On 8 October , Prime Minister Badawi announced he would step down in March , paving the way for Najib to succeed him. However he said the onus was on Najib to win party elections set for March before he could take over.[70] Najib ran for the presidency of UMNO and went on to win on 2 November , without contest.[71]
On 26 March , Najib won the UMNO presidency unopposed.
He was sworn in as Prime Minister of Malaysia on 3 April [72] In , Najib also assumed the role of women, family and community development minister, a position he held until the election.[73]
Prime Minister (–)
Main article: Premiership of Najib Razak
During his tenure as Prime Minister, Najib implemented various economic and infrastructure development programs, including the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) initiative.
However, his leadership was marred by allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds related to the 1MDB scandal, which led to his political downfall. In this scandal, it was alleged that billions of dollars were siphoned off from the 1MDB state investment fund, which Najib was closely associated with, into his personal accounts and those of his associates.
These funds were purportedly used for various personal expenses, including luxury real estate, artwork, and even financing the production of Hollywood films.
Najib consistently denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the funds in his personal accounts were donations from a Saudi royal family member, which he said were used for political purposes and not for personal gain.
However, investigations by various authorities in multiple countries, including the United States and Switzerland, uncovered evidence suggesting a different story.
In , Najib's political career faced a significant setback when his party, Barisan Nasional, lost the general elections to the Pakatan Harapan coalition. Subsequently, he faced legal charges related to the 1MDB scandal.
Domestic policy
1Malaysia
Main article: 1Malaysia
1Malaysia is an ongoing campaign announced by Najib on 16 September , calling for the cabinet, government agencies, and civil servants to emphasise ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance.[74] The eight values of 1Malaysia as articulated by Najib are perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance, loyalty, education, humility, integrity, and meritocracy.[75] While the concept aimed to promote national unity and inclusiveness, some critics argued that it was primarily a political slogan and that it did not lead to significant policy changes to address the underlying issues of ethnic and cultural diversity in the country.
On 17 September , Najib launched [76] in an effort to communicate with the citizens of Malaysia more efficiently and support the broader 1Malaysia campaign. He has used the site to highlight his policy initiatives and to provide a forum for Malaysians to their government. The 1Malaysia campaign makes extensive use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.[77][78] Research has suggested that Najib and UMNO have made extensive efforts to establish a favourable online presence through the recruitment and support of bloggers and other social media users, sometimes known as 'cybertroopers.'[79]
However, Najib has been criticised for an apparent deterioration of race relations in Malaysia during his tenure that has occurred despite the 1Malaysia programme.
In , the long-serving former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad withdrew his support for Najib citing, among other things, the abandonment by Chinese voters of the Barisan Nasional coalition.[80] Najib's tenure has also been marked by increasingly aggressive racial rhetoric from elements within Najib's UMNO party, particularly towards Chinese Malaysians.[81] Additionally, there[who?] were concerns that the government's efforts to promote 1Malaysia were seen by some as a way to consolidate power and influence.
So, while the 1Malaysia concept was intended to promote unity and inclusiveness, it did face controversy and criticism from various quarters during Najib Razak's tenure as Prime Minister.
BR1M Project
The first BR1M Project was a scheme devised by Najib Razak to help poor Malaysians. The amount of RM Ringgit Malaysia was given to households with an income of less than RM 3, a month.[82]
The second BR1M Project, also known as BR1M , with more than &#;billion ringgit will be distributed to Malaysians nationwide.
This will affect &#;million household all over the country. In addition to the RM for household, the government has also allocated RM to single individuals. Those who have received RM from the first BR1M project need not apply as it will be automatically processed.[83]
BR1M , which was announced in , saw an increase in handouts from RM to RM for individuals earning less than RM 2,, while households earning less than RM 4, will receive RM [84][85][86][87][88]
Housing Programme
Main article: 1Malaysia People's Housing Programme
Perumahan Rakyat 1Malaysia (PR1MA) Berhad was established under the PR1MA Act to plan, develop, construct and maintain affordable lifestyle housing for middle-income households in key urban centres.
Middle-income is defined as a monthly household (husband and wife) income of between RM 2, and RM 7,[89]
PR1MA will be the first organisation that exclusively targets this middle segment with homes ranging from RM , to RM , in a sustainable community.[90]
National Security Council Bill
Main article: National Security Council (Malaysia)
In December , the National Security Council Bill was passed in Parliament after a marathon six-hour debate.
The bill provides the Prime Minister of Malaysia with unprecedented powers, such as the ability to define what constitutes a security issue as well as deem any part of Malaysia a security area.[91] Within that area, authorities may make arrests, conduct searches or seize property without a warrant.[92] The bill was criticised by rights groups as inviting government abuse.[93] The Malaysian Bar called it a "lurch towards an authoritarian government".[94] The government has defended the bill, with cabinet minister Shahidan Kassim saying the law is necessary to enable better co-ordination and a uniform response in the event the country is faced with security threats, and that the law does not contravene the basic human rights guaranteed under the federal constitution.[92]
Economic policy
Main article: Economic policy of the Najib Razak government
New Economic Model
Main article: New Economic Model
On 2 May , Najib announced the government's plan to develop a New Economic Model that will speed Malaysia's transition to a high-income country.
The plan will emphasise ways to increase the income and productivity of workers by encouraging knowledge industries and increasing investment from overseas.[citation needed]
Reform of government subsidies
Main article: Subsidy reform in Malaysia
Najib has started to implement comprehensive reform of government subsidies.
On 16 July , subsidies for petrol, diesel and LPG were cut as part of Malaysia's general programme of reducing and rationalising subsidies per the 10th Malaysia Plan and the New Economic Model. The government believes it will save RM&#;&#;million by the end of through these measures with little negative impact on most citizens. Sugar and fuel subsidies were selected for reform because they disproportionately benefit the wealthy and foreigners, encourage over-consumption and create opportunities for fraud and smuggling.[95] Najib expressed his hope that Malaysians would adopt a healthier lifestyle.
He said, "there is no logic in the government allocating subsidies worth almost RM1 billion on a commodity that could endanger the people's health".[96] Responding to concerns about how these reforms might affect the poor, the Prime Minister's Office pointed out that Malaysia will still be spending RM&#;&#;billion per year on fuel and sugar subsidies and that prices for these commodities would remain the lowest in Southeast Asia.
The government also stated that education and health care would continue receiving state support.[97]
Economic liberalisation
Malaysia has implemented substantial measures to attract foreign investment including a moderation of preferences designed to benefit ethnic Malays. Specifically these reforms include allowing foreign investors to hold majority stakes in most enterprises excluding "strategic" industries such as banking, telecommunications, and energy, easing insurance regulation, curtailing powers of the Foreign Investment Committee and lowering the minimum quota for Malay ownership in publicly traded companies from 30 percent to percent.
As he introduced the reforms Najib stated, "The world is changing quickly and we must be ready to change with it or risk being left behind."[98]
Since these reforms have been implemented, the American banking firms Goldman Sachs and Citigroup have been granted permission to expand their operations in Malaysia.
Goldman Sachs received licenses to set up fund management and advisory operations. Citigroup has obtained a permit to offer brokerage services. The approval of these licenses is a sharp break from Malaysia's history of domestically dominated and tightly regulated markets for financial services.[citation needed]
The International Institute for Management Development responded to these and other reforms by increasing Malaysia's ranking to the 10th-most competitive economy in the world in from 18th in Malaysia, which is now ranked fifth in the Asia Pacific region, scored well in business and government efficiency.
Economists attributed the rise of Malaysia's ranking to the efforts of the Malaysian government to improve the country's business environment such as the New Economic Model, the Government Transformation Programme and the Economic Transformation Programme.[99]
Stimulus packages
The Malaysian government passed two stimulus packages to mitigate the effects of the global economic downturn.
The first stimulus package, worth RM&#;7&#;billion, was announced on 4 November The second package, worth RM&#;60&#;billion, was announced on 10 March Since assuming office as Prime Minister, Najib has been monitoring the progress of the stimulus packages on a weekly basis. Government economists believe that the stimulus packages have successfully generated increased economic activity, especially in the construction sector.
Malaysia's central bank reported that Malaysia's economy grew at an annualised rate of % during the first half of Najib says the country is on track to meet the 6% average annual growth to reach its goal of becoming a developed country by Commenting on this same economic data Najib said that as of August there were no plans for further economic stimulus.
Rather he said the government would focus on improving Malaysia's economic fundamentals and increasing investment.[]
Foreign policy and state visits
Main article: Foreign relations of Malaysia
Palestine
Main article: Malaysia–Palestine relations
The government of Malaysia has long been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank.[] Malaysia also supports unity between the Palestinian Fatah and Hamas factions.
Najib visited the West Bank with his wife Rosmah Mansor, escorted by senior officers of the Malaysian government.[] Najib became the first Muslim leader from South East Asia to set foot on Palestinian soil.[] Najib says Palestinians can count on Malaysia, but for there to be lasting peace, Hamas and Fatah must unite to safeguard the safety and security of the Palestinian people.
Malaysia will give Palestine the moral, financial and political support it needs to rise above its struggles, but securing a future of lasting peace hinges on the Palestinians being united. Najib also stated that for Palestine to move towards having a future it envisioned, Palestinians would have to take the first step – to unite among themselves.[]
United States
Main article: Malaysia–United States relations
Najib's visit in September to the United States on the invitation of President Donald Trump successfully strengthened the Comprehensive Partnership that was established between Malaysia and the United States in []
Najib enjoyed a close personal relationship with then US President Barack Obama and managed to upgrade Malaysia-US relations to a 'comprehensive partnership'.[][]
Najib and Obama met just before the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington on 12 April This was their first one-on-one meeting.
During their talk, Obama sought further assistance from Malaysia in stemming nuclear proliferation which Obama described as the greatest threat to world security.[] During the summit, Najib stressed that Malaysia only supported nuclear programmes designed for peaceful purposes. Najib's attendance at the summit was part of a week-long official visit to the United States.[]
India
Main article: India–Malaysia relations
Najib travelled to India on a five-day state visit in January His strong entourage included cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, state government officials, members of parliament, and prominent business leaders.[] During his visit, Najib pushed for a free-trade agreement and co-operation across a wide range of fields.[] Najib and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh signed an extradition treaty and agreements to co-operate in the areas of higher education and finance.
The two countries agreed to sign a free-trade agreement before the end of and Najib called for signing a "Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement" by the same date.[] These economic agreements have resulted in plans for RM&#;&#;trillion in investment for Malaysia.[] In January , Najib announced plans to develop a new visa regime for Indian nationals, specifically for managers and knowledge workers to visit Malaysia.[]
Singapore
Main article: Malaysia–Singapore relations
Najib made a two-day visit to Singapore, on 21–22 May During the visit, both Najib and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong agreed to move bilateral relations forward in a more productive manner and will either set aside or resolve the "legacy" problems between the two countries.
Dato seri najib blog: Najib Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as prime minister of Malaysia from to He was implicated in a massive money-laundering scheme involving Malaysia’s state development fund. That scandal, and his passage of a deeply unpopular sales tax, led to his political downfall.
During a speech in Singapore, Najib said he hoped his visit would signal "the beginning of a new era" between the two countries.[]
in Najib resolved a key diplomatic problem between the two countries by ending the impasse over transportation links and Singaporean investment in Iskandar Malaysia. He and Lee Hsien Loong have agreed to modify the Points of Agreement signed in Specifically, the two sides have promised to move the KTM railway station from Tanjung Pagar to Woodlands, set up a joint venture to be called M-S Pte Ltd to develop Marina One, and DUO in Bugis but the railway tracks were replaced by the "Green Corridor", develop a rapid transit and high-speed rail links, and allow Temasek and Khazanah to set up a joint venture for the purpose of developing a town in Iskandar Malaysia.[]
South Korea
Main article: Malaysia–South Korea relations
Najib attended the ASEAN-South Korea Summit on 1 June hosted by South Korean President Lee Myung Bak.
During the summit, the ASEAN-Korea Investment Agreement was signed to boost economic and trade relations between ASEAN and South Korea After the summit, Najib said Malaysia is keen on emulating South Korea in developing a small-scale nuclear reactor for power generation, as well as South Korea's other low-carbon green technology.[]
China
Main article: China–Malaysia relations
Najib made a four-day visit to China on 2–5 June During the visit, Najib mentioned his family's special relationship with China, noting that his father, and Malaysia's second Prime Minister, first established diplomatic relations with China in During the visit, several substantive issues were discussed in meetings between Najib and Chinese President Hu Jintao and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
The two sides signed an endorsed strategic action plan covering 13 major areas, which will serve as the guideline for relations between Malaysia and China. Najib described the trip as most fruitful. Najib also received an honorary doctorate in international relations from the Beijing Foreign Studies University.[]
New Zealand
Main article: Malaysia–New Zealand relations
Under Najib's government, Malaysia signed a free-trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand on 26 October to take effect 1 August The agreement will reduce or eliminate tariffs on thousands of industrial and agricultural products.
The two countries have also agreed to reciprocate most-favoured nation status in private education, engineering services, environmental protection, mining services and information technology.[]
Myanmar
In a protest rally in December , Najib criticized the Myanmar authorities for the military crackdown on Rohingya Muslims, and described the ongoing persecution as "genocide".[][]
Philippines and the Moro people of Mindanao
Main articles: Malaysia–Philippines relations and Peace process with the Bangsamoro in the Philippines
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front has always favoured Malaysia as a mediator in their effort of becoming an autonomous state.
On 15 October , the Moro rebels and Philippine authorities devised a peace agreement brokered by Malaysia.
Dato seri najib biography meaning in english Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Haji Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak lahir 23 Julai ialah ahli politik Malaysia dan merupakan Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-6 sejak 3 April Beliau juga sebagai Menteri Kewangan dan merupakan Ahli Parlimen Pekan, Pahang.During the official signing ceremony, the Malaysian government was invited as a witness to the treaty.[]
LCS scandal
Najib has been implicated in the misappropriation of funds in the purchase of littoral combat ships (LCS). There is a perception that Najib was "the most powerful decision-maker" in the LCS procurement arrangements as he was both prime minister and finance minister at the time (April ).[] In , Najib commented that the project was given to contractor Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd because it was owned by the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) and all profits of the project would thus go to the armed forces.[]
14th Malaysian general election
Malaysia held its 14th general election in May , where Barisan Nasional suffered a historic defeat, failing to win a majority for the first time in the country's history.
Observers attributed the loss to the unpopular Goods and Services Tax and the 1MDB corruption scandal.[]
As the results became clear, Najib appeared on the morning of 10 May to state that he accepted the people's will, though he stopped short of conceding defeat. His comments were criticized by some analysts as "unstatesmanlike".[]
On 12 May , Najib resigned as President of UMNO and Chairman of BN, with UMNO vice-president Hishammuddin Hussein succeeding him.[]
Post-premiership (–present)
Najib accepted the defeat and pledged to facilitate a smooth transfer of power.
On 12 May , three days after he lost the general elections, a flight manifest stated that Najib and his wife, Rosmah were taking a private jet to Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta.[] In response, the Immigration Department, upon the orders of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, imposed a travel ban barring their exit from the country.[] Amidst the country's mood turning against him, Najib resigned as the leader of UMNO and Barisan Nasional on the same day.[]
The newly elected Pakatan Harapan government swiftly reopened investigations into the 1MDB scandal.
Dato seri najib biography meaning Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia from toSince 16 May , the Malaysian police have searched six properties linked to Najib and Rosmah as part of the investigation into the 1MDB scandal. They have seized boxes filled with designer handbags, 72 large luggage bags containing cash in multiple currencies, and other valuables. The Malaysian police commissioner confirmed that the police seized goods with an estimated value of between US$ and US$&#;million.[][] The police described it as the biggest seizure in Malaysian history.[]
In January , a 7-second video clip of Najib uttered "Malu Apa Bossku" ("What's there to be ashamed of my boss") went viral on the internet.
Najib later released a picture of him posed on a Yamaha Y motorcycle with the registration plate KU (BOSSKU).[] The catchphrase and the picture went viral on social media, especially with Malay youths, and inspired videos, memes, t-shirts, caps, vehicle stickers and a music video.[][] The phenomenon has contributed to Najib's rise in popularity.[] Najib also claimed that his "Bossku" phenomenon has contributed to a victory for his party in Kimanis by-election.[]
In December , his lawyer Mohamed Shafee Abdullah stated that Najib already requested to pursue Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) while serving his jail sentence in the prison.[]
COVID measure violations
On 6 May amid the COVID pandemic in Malaysia, Najib was given two fines amounting to RM3, for failing to comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) at a chicken rice restaurant.[] On 11 January , the police opened an investigation into an event attended by Najib over claims that there was a breach of COVID SOPs.[]
On 27 February , Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said he will review a video depicting Najib purportedly violating COVID SOPs during a campaign visit in Perling, Johor.[] On 10 March , Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin revealed that his ministry had issued 42 compound notices for the violation of SOPs during the campaign period for the Johor election, including five to Najib.[][][]
Controversies and issues
Main article: Najib Razak controversies
Murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu
Main article: Murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu
Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu disappeared outside the house of Abdul Razak Baginda, formerly a close associate of Najib, on October 19, She was never seen alive again.
Three weeks later, her remains were found in a forest in Selangor. In , Abdul Razak was acquitted by the High Court of abetment in the murder of Altantuyaa.[] In , Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar were found guilty of her murder and sentenced to death.[]
In , a Mongolian witness caused a stir in court when she revealed that Altantuya had been photographed having a meal with a Malaysian government official named 'Najib'.[] Detective P.
Balasubramaniam also linked Najib to Altantuya in a statutory declaration (SD) on July 3, [] Najib has repeatedly denied knowing Altantuya or that he had any part in her death.[][][] Reviewing the Altantuyaa case, Tommy Thomas, Attorney General of Malaysia from to , wrote that the evidence "implicated not only Najib Razak as the person who gave [one of the bodyguards] the order to kill, but also his aide-de-camp, Musa Safri".[66]
1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal
Main article: 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal
On 2 July , The Wall Street Journal ran an exposé alleging that MYR &#;billion (US$&#;million) had been channelled from 1MDB into Najib's personal bank accounts, triggering widespread calls for his resignation.[][][] Najib denied any wrongdoing and announced plans to sue the newspaper for libel[] but eventually failed to do so.[] On 6 July , amid the 1MDB scandal, the ringgit fell to against the US dollar, the first time it slid beyond the currency peg, which was lifted in [] To back up the allegations, on 7 July , The Wall Street Journal released a batch of partially redacted documents that purportedly show how nearly US$&#;million (RM&#;billion) was moved from 1MDB into Najib's personal bank accounts.
These documents relate to transactions in March , December and February []
The multi-agency task force investigating these allegations reported on 10 July that Najib's bank accounts at AmBank Islamic were closed before The Wall Street Journal reported the transfers of billions of ringgit to those accounts, thereby confirming that Najib had two accounts at that bank.
The task force also confirmed that the six accounts it had just frozen did not belong to Najib but did not name the holders of those accounts[] Najib's handling of the corruption scandal was criticised by, among others, former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and then Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. During Najib's mid-term Cabinet reshuffle on 28 July , Najib dropped Muhyiddin from his position as Deputy Prime Minister, as well as other Ministers who had been critical of his leadership.
Najib stated that the reason for this was to create a more "unified team".[]
On 1 August , Najib addressed UMNO delegates in Seremban and in a clear reference to the Sarawak Report, the London-based whistleblower site founded and operated by journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown, demanded that "white people" stay out of Malaysia's affairs and stressed that he valued loyalty above all, and not smart people.[]
On 3 August , the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission stated that the RM &#;billion that had been banked into Najib's personal account came from donors, not 1MDB,[] but did not elaborate on who the donors were or why the funds were transferred, nor why this explanation had taken so long to emerge since the allegations were first made on 2 July [][] Umno Kuantan division chief Wan Adnan Wan Mamat later claimed that the RM &#;billion was from Saudi Arabia as thanks for fighting ISIS.
He further claimed that the Muslim community in the Philippines as well as southern Thailand had also received similar donations, and that since the donations were made to Najib personally as opposed to UMNO, the funds were deposited into Najib's personal accounts.[]
The scandal took a dramatic twist on 28 August when a member of Najib's own party, Anina Saaduddin, UMNO's Langkawi Wanita (women's) representative, filed a civil suit against him alleging a breach of duties as trustee and that he defrauded party members by failing to disclose receipt of the donated funds, and account for their use.
This suit was filed in the Kuala Lumpur High Court and also named party Executive Secretary Abdul Rauf Yusof. Expressing fear that Najib would wield influence to remove any member of UMNO "for the sole purpose of avoiding liability" the court was also petitioned for an injunction to restrain UMNO, its Supreme Council, state liaison body, divisions and branches from removing the nominal plaintiff as a party member pending the determination of the suit.
Dato seri najib biography meaning in urdu
Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia from toThe plaintiff also sought repayment amounting to US$&#;million, the amount allegedly deposited by Najib to a Singapore bank, an account of all monies that he had received in the form of donations, details of all monies in the AmPrivate Banking Account No allegedly belonging to Najib, along with damages, costs, and other reliefs.[]
On 21 September , the New York Times reported that US investigators were investigating allegations of corruption involving Najib as well as people close to him.
In particular, investigators focused on properties in the United States that were purchased in recent years by shell companies owned by Najib's stepson Riza Aziz or connected to a close family friend, as well as a $&#;million payment made to what is believed to be Najib's personal bank account.[]
The claimed MYR &#;billion "donation" into Najib's personal accounts led the opposition to table a no-confidence motion against Najib, on 18 October []
On 26 January , Malaysia's Attorney General Mohamed Apandi Ali announced that the investigation into the $&#;million payment into Najib's personal bank account had been closed.
The Anti-Corruption Commission investigating the gift, led by Apandi, concluded that no laws had been broken and that the gift did not amount to graft. Apandi was appointed attorney general by Najib in August after the previous attorney general, Abdul Gani Patail, was abruptly dismissed by Najib. Although Bernama, Malaysia's state-run news service, reported that Abdul Gani was removed for health reasons, many speculated that his dismissal was related to the 1MDB corruption investigation.[] The Attorney General then said that the [Saudi Royal Family] was the source of the $&#;million gift,[] although doubts remained as the Saudi ministries of foreign affairs and finance had no information on the purported gift.[]
Najib was reported to have returned $&#;million to the Saudi royal family in , but no explanation was given as to the reason for the investment or what happened to the $61&#;million Najib did not return.[] Najib hailed the results of the investigation and reiterated his denial of any wrongdoing.
On 28 March , the Australian television programme Four Corners in an episode called State of Fear: Murder and Money in Malaysia,[] aired new allegations about the large sums of money that have flowed into the bank accounts of Najib Razak.
On 30 March , the Wall Street Journal, Time and several other news agencies reported that Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor had spent $15&#;million on luxury goods and extravagant travel expenses.[] During Najib Razak's golf diplomacy with U.S.
President Barack Obama on 24 December , Malaysian investigation documents show that Rosmah Mansor had purchased items amounting to $, at a Chanel store in Honolulu, Hawaii. The allegation was confirmed when a store employee at the Chanel store in the upscale Ala Moana Center recalled Najib's wife shopping there just before 25 December []
In April , Mohd Nazifuddin Najib, the son of Najib, was named in the Panama Papers.[]
In July , the United States Department of Justice launched a civil lawsuit[] to seize American assets worth over US$1&#;billion (&#;billion MYR) allegedly obtained from US$&#;billion (&#;billion MYR) of misappropriated 1MDB funds.
Within the civil lawsuit, a government official of high rank who had control over 1MDB was referred to as "Malaysian Official 1", and mentioned over 30 times.
"Malaysian Official 1" was alleged to have received around US$&#;million (&#;billion MYR) of stolen 1MDB money via Falcon Bank, Singapore on 21 and 25 March , of which US$&#;million (&#;billion MYR) was sent back to Falcon Bank on 30 August [] In September , Najib was identified as "Malaysian Official 1" by Abdul Rahman Dahlan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and the Barisan Nasional strategic communications director.
Dahlan also claimed that Najib was not named because he was "not part of this investigation".[][]
On 15 June , The United States Department of Justice followed up on its July lawsuit by issuing a civil action in rem to forfeit assets involved in and traceable to an international conspiracy to launder money misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad ("a strategic investment and development company wholly-owned by the government of Malaysia").
The writ provided detailed justifications for seeing to forfeit specific items and property located in the United States and abroad, including in the United Kingdom and Switzerland.[][]
As a consequence of the 15 June writ, on 28 February Indonesian authorities seized the luxury yacht linked to the 1MDB investigations in waters off Bali, on behalf of the FBI.[] Additionally, on 7 March in Californian courts, the producers of the 'Wolf of Wall Street' film agreed to pay $60m to settle Justice Department