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Najib Razak
Mohammad Najib bin Abdul Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the sixth prime minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018. He is the son of former prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein. Najib served as the chairman of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition from April 2009 to May 2018 and as the president of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) from November 2008 to May 2018.
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politics · Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018 · politician · also Najib Razak, Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji A, Razak
Born 23 July 1953 · Q57675
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Alhamdulillah, since the time of entering the age of ‘taklif’ [having responsibilities] up to this point, I have never ordered any individual to kill a Mongolian national named Altantuya Shaariibuu. I have not known or met the deceased. If I am lying, then may Allah SWT curse me. And if I am speaking the truth, may Allah curse those who have slandered me and refuse to repent here and in the hereafte. Quoted on Borneo Post Online (December 20, 2019),
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2028· 1 entry
2026· 5 entries
“The world cannot say it is not our problem. It is our problem,”
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Malay Mail: Anwar says Malaysia has adhered to One-China policy since Tun Abdul Razak’s time, will continue to uphold it
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Free Malaysia Today: Malaysia’s one-China stand since Razak era, says Anwar
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AfricaSoccer.com: Brimah Razak returns to Linares after year away from football
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Najib Razak | Facts, Biography, & 1MDB
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2025· 1 entry
Yahoo: Najib Razak's lawyer to appeal 15-year sentence and fine in ex-Malaysian leader's corruption trial
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2024· 1 entry
Yahoo: Najib Razak’s Wife Acquitted of Money Laundering, Edge Says
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2022· 4 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows former Malaysian PM Najib Razak jailed in house, not prison cell” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Photo of Malaysian prison officers waiting to take ex-PM Najib Razak to jail in August 2022” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Photo of VIP jail cell for former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak” False.
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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
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2020· 1 entry
Was convicted of corruption in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, one of the largest money-laundering and embezzlement scandals in history
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2018· 2 entries
Najib's political career faced a significant setback when his party, Barisan Nasional, lost the general elections to the Pakatan Harapan coalition
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“Alhamdulillah, since the time of entering the age of ‘taklif’ [having responsibilities] up to this point, I have never ordered any individual to kill a Mongolian national named Altantuya Shaariibuu. I have not known or met the deceased. If I am lying, then may Allah SWT curse me. And if I am speaking the truth, may Allah curse those who have slandered me and refuse to repent here and in the hereafte. Quoted on Borneo Post Online (December 20, 2019),”
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2015· 2 entries
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
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Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri and Corporal Sirul Azhar Umar were found guilty of her murder and sentenced to death
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2014· 2 entries
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
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Saw an increase in handouts from RM 650 to RM 950 for individuals earning less than RM 2,000
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2013· 1 entry
But no explanation was given as to the reason for the investment or what happened to the $61 million Najib did not return
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2012· 1 entry
Najib also assumed the role of women, family and community development minister, a position he held until the 2013 election
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2009· 3 entries
Career landmark: Malaysian National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs chairman (2009–2018).
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“s plan to develop a New Economic Model that will speed Malaysia”
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Malaysia (2009–2018).
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2008· 3 entries
Career landmark: Minister of Finance 2 (2008–2018).
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Career landmark: Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (2008–2009).
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Abdul Razak was acquitted by the High Court of abetment in the murder of Altantuyaa
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2007· 1 entry
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'
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2006· 1 entry
When Malaysia volunteered to help stabilise Lebanon following the 2006 Lebanon War
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2004· 2 entries
Became Deputy Prime Minister under Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and replaced him 2009
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Mahathir retired and was replaced by his deputy, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
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2002· 1 entry
At a time when Najib was the minister of defence
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Defence (1999–2008).
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1995· 1 entry
Najib left the Defence Ministry for the first time when he was appointed Minister of Education
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1993· 1 entry
Losing one soldier in an effort to aid US soldiers during the Battle of Mogadishu
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1991· 1 entry
Mahathir appointed Najib as Minister of Defence
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1990· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Defence (1990–1995).
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1989· 1 entry
Malaysia achieved its best-ever performance at the South East Asia (SEA) Games, held in Kuala Lumpur
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1987· 2 entries
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
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Divorced Kui Yie and married Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor with whom he has two children: Mohd Norashman Najib and Nooryana Najwa Najib
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1986· 1 entry
Was appointed as Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports in the Cabinet of Mahathir Mohamad
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1981· 1 entry
Was selected as a member of UMNO's Supreme Council, before winning the post of Vice-President of UMNO Youth in 1982
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1978· 1 entry
Becoming the youngest deputy minister in the country
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1976· 4 entries
Najib married Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar ('Kui Yie') with whom he has three children: Mohd Nizar Najib (born 1978), Mohd Nazifuddin Najib and Puteri Norlisa Najib
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At the age of 23, replacing his deceased father in the Pahang-based seat of Pekan
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Replacing his deceased father in the Pahang-based seat of Pekan
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And between 1982 and 1986, he was the Menteri Besar of Pahang
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1974· 1 entry
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
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1953· 1 entry
Born 1953-07-23.
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