Najib’s lawyer, family celebrate decision


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court’s decision to acquit Datuk Seri Najib Razak of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) audit report tampering charge will raise his spirits and reignite his desire to fight on, says his lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

He described yesterday’s decision “as beyond just acquittal and discharge”.

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