OPINION

PM Najib, dogged by a billion-dollar scandal, proves untouchable

News, New York Times, Published on 01/08/2016

» The conspirators were confident. They planned to confront Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, at a cabinet meeting and demand his resignation. Prosecutors had collected evidence that Mr Najib had deposited millions of dollars of public money into his personal bank account. Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail was ready to file criminal charges, according to Mr Najib's advisers, and opposition leaders.