Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will serve his 12-year prison sentence and pay his RM210 million ($65 million) fine from Aug 23. This judgement follows a five-member Federal Court bench led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat dismissing Najib’s final appeal against his SRC International conviction. She said the SRC case was straightforward, as it involved abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering.
Quoteworthy: "I hope the new balance will enable Singapore to remain a tolerant and inclusive society for many years to come." — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking during the National Day Rally speech as the city-state moves to repeal Section 377A, a law that criminalises sex between men.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak goes to jail
