Najib, Arul’s acquittals stand after prosecution delay

What a relief: Najib’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor reacting as she leaves the Court of Appeal. The court’s decision sees both Najib and Arul Kanda remaining free of the charges of tampering with the ­Auditor-General’s audit report on 1MDB. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and 1MDB’s former CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy will remain free of charges of tampering with the Auditor-General’s audit report on 1MDB.

Yesterday, their acquittal was retained as the prosecution failed to meet deadlines to continue their appeal.