Published on 02:55 PM, July 04, 2018
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib says he is innocent, has chance to clear his name
Court sets trial date Feb 18
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak leaves a courtroom in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 4, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Reuters, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's former prime minister, Najib Razak, today said he was innocent and had a chance to clear his name, hours after being charged with offences including abuse of power.
Najib pleaded not guilty to the charges arising from an investigation into a scandal-plagued state fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), which he founded almost a decade ago.
"I am confident of my innocence, I believe in my innocence and this is the best chance to clear my name," Najib told reporters outside the courtroom after being released on bail.
Factfile on the Malaysian 1MDB corruption allegations. Photo: AFP
"If this is the price I have to pay for 42 years I served the people and the country...I am willing," he added.
The trial date has been set for February 18 next year.
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