Najib Razak – from leadership to scandal and beyond


MANY may agree that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was a leader of consequence.

While some hold negative views of him, it is hard to deny that 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) notwithstanding, he did a lot to modernise Malaysia, foster greater parity among the various races and regions, and worked hard to uplift the lives of Malaysians.

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Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal

Ivanpal Singh Grewal is an advocate & solicitor. He was formerly political secretary to the Plantation and Commodities minister.

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