Skip to main content

“… a delay in the legal process and greater visibility on social media platforms could benefit Najib if it lasts long enough for the political climate in Malaysia to change, according to Dr Oh Ei Sun, a senior fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.

“If the political tide in the country turns, let’s say, in a few years’ time, then he could well be back in power, for example, or his allies could be back in power and he could then be absolved of all these charges,” Oh told CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah on Tuesday. Oh was Najib’s political secretary in 2009 to 2011.

Excerpted from the full article: Corruption trial delay is a ‘victory’ for former Malaysian leader Najib Razak — but not for long, analyst says [CNBC, 12 February 2019]

Photo credit: “Malaysia” by afif abd aziz is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Media Coverage

CNA938 – ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting: Strengthening strategic partnerships amidst geopolitical tensions

SIIA Senior Fellow Dr Oh Ei Sun spoke to CNA938 on the ASEAN–EU Ministerial Meeting,…
April 29, 20262 min
CommentariesMedia Coverage

The Business Times: Singapore’s resilience and ‘unnatural resourcefulness’ amid global shocks

In The Business Times, SIIA Chairman Mr. Simon Tay explores how disruptions in the Strait…
April 22, 20261 min
CommentariesMedia Coverage

The Business Times Podcast: The Cost of Conflict: Asia’s Energy Risk

In a new podcast collaboration with The Business Times, Simon Tay’s Political Café sees SIIA…
April 20, 20261 min

Leave a Reply

Website by