Najib Razak was prime minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018. Photo: Reuters
Is Malaysia’s new government using Najib’s old playbook to stifle dissent?
- There has been a spate of police probes into voices critical of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s administration, including opposition politicians
- Critics say the moves are reminiscent of disgraced ex-premier Najib Razak’s reign, during which dozens of activists and politicians were charged with sedition
Najib Razak was prime minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018. Photo: Reuters