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A Federal Court judge has rebuked Datuk Seri Najib Razak's legal representatives for submitting a last-minute adjournment request in his RM1.9 million civil case against former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has had a coronary angiogram performed in Kuala Lumpur. Attending physicians determined that neither stent placement nor balloon angioplasty intervention was necessary.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has undergone a coronary procedure and is in stable condition, according to medical authorities. Doctors confirmed no stent insertion was required during the intervention.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has appealed to the public to pray for her husband, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, ahead of his scheduled medical procedure to address plaque accumulation in his blood vessels.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a medical procedure to address arterial plaque buildup near a blood vessel, according to an announcement made by his wife, Datin Sri Rosmah Mansor.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, is scheduled to undergo a heart procedure, according to confirmation from his legal team.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a heart procedure at Serdang Hospital next week, marking another significant health-related development for the controversial political figure.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Ismail has expressed concern over DAP's Nga Kor Ming's statement that he would resign if former PM Najib Razak were released, saying he intends to discuss the matter directly with his political associate.
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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has doubled down on his commitment to step down regarding the Najib matter, even as another Cabinet member directly challenges him to follow through with his resignation.
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming has reiterated that his threat to resign from cabinet was conditional on former prime minister Najib Razak being freed without serving an appropriate prison term for his offences.
A DAP politician is pressing the MCA to publicly declare whether it supports Umno's ongoing campaign to secure a full pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak, citing the need for clarity from the coalition partner.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on political parties contesting the Johor state election to stop weaponizing the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's incarceration, arguing candidates should prioritize economic management and citizens' welfare.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has authorised former Prime Minister Najib Razak to be present at a forthcoming hearing where the Bar Council will contest the pardons board's ruling, following an ex parte application lodged by his legal representatives.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has authorised former Prime Minister Najib Razak to be present at a July 31 hearing where the Malaysian Bar will argue against his SRC International pardon.
A Barisan Nasional leader has dismissed suggestions that Johor's state election could be used as leverage to free imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak, pushing back against narratives promoted by Pakatan Harapan politicians.
Pakatan Harapan chairman Anwar Ibrahim has accused the 'Free Najib' movement of forcing his coalition into an early Johor state election, arguing there was no legitimate justification for calling the polls ahead of schedule.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has drawn a connection between forthcoming Johor elections and speculation surrounding former prime minister Najib Razak's legal situation, emphasizing that Najib remains a convicted individual.
PKR's deputy secretary-general has cautioned against weaponising election campaigns to sway legal outcomes, arguing the Johor election must remain separate from ongoing legal matters involving former premier Najib Razak.
DAP Strategic Director Liew Chin Tong has called on Johor voters to reject a return to the governance approaches of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, arguing Malaysia must advance rather than retrace troubled ground.
Najib Razak's legal counsel contends that bankruptcy would place the former prime minister's finances under state control, potentially undermining his ability to pursue tax-related appeals in the ongoing RM1.69 billion dispute.
Nazifuddin Halim interprets potential BN dominance in Johor as evidence of public acceptance for his father Najib Razak's possible royal pardon, while recognising the king's final authority on clemency matters.
Former Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has accused a DAP leader of supporting a royal pardon for ex-premier Najib Razak and house arrest instead of prison, claiming the party applies inconsistent standards.