Najib obtains partial documents in $8 billion 1MDB lawsuit

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has successfully obtained a portion of the documents he sought in connection with an $8 billion lawsuit filed against him and seven others over the 1MDB scandal.

Najib had petitioned the court for 20 specific types of documents, but the court ruled to provide only five. These include a complete list of all recovered money, assets, or property, as well as documentation proving any recovery, repatriation, restitution, or return of funds or assets.

The court, presided over by Judicial Commissioner Mohamad Redzuan Idrus, acknowledged that the requested documents were relevant for the fair disposal of the legal action. However, the judge denied Najib's request for all documents, deeming it overly broad and a "fishing expedition" that could infringe on sensitive national discussions and mutual legal assistance matters. A protective order was also issued for the disclosed documents.