As Malaysia mulls next 1MDB move, will Roger Ng’s US conviction dent Najib’s popularity?

• US jurors found the ex-Goldman banker guilty of helping to embezzle millions from Malaysia’s state fund, in a verdict observers hope will burst perceptions by Najib backers the case is a political smear job
• Meanwhile, the Malaysian government is facing increased pressure from lawmakers to bring back Ng to face charges in the Southeast Asian state as soon as possible