Najib Razak

ModernPoliticianMalaysia1953 — ?

Malaysian PM imprisoned for 1MDB scandal.

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Quick Facts

Born

1953

Country

Malaysia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)28

Total Score43.3

Najib Razak — Complete Timeline

2009 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of MalaysiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Najib Razak was appointed Prime Minister of Malaysia, succeeding Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. He led the Barisan Nasional coalition and implemented various economic and social policies.

GovernmentLeadershipMalaysia

Impact: national

2015 AD

1MDB Scandal EmergencePolitical Action

The 1MDB scandal, involving massive embezzlement and money laundering from Malaysia's state investment fund, came to light. Najib was implicated in receiving funds and faced international investigations.

CorruptionScandalFinance

Impact: globaldestructive

2018 AD

Lost General ElectionPolitical Action

Najib's Barisan Nasional coalition lost the 2018 Malaysian general election to the Pakatan Harapan coalition, ending 61 years of uninterrupted rule. This was a major political defeat.

ElectionDefeatPolitical Change

Impact: national

Arrested and Charged for 1MDBPolitical Action◆ Major

Najib was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and charged with multiple counts of abuse of power, money laundering, and criminal breach of trust related to the 1MDB scandal.

ArrestCorruptionJustice

Impact: national

2020 AD

Convicted and Imprisoned for 1MDBPolitical Action

Najib was convicted on seven charges related to the 1MDB scandal, including abuse of power, money laundering, and criminal breach of trust. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined RM210 million.

ConvictionImprisonmentCorruption

Impact: global