Malaysia 1MDB scandal: Najib Razak hires new lawyer, seeks postponement of final appeal hearing

• Leading criminal lawyer Hisyam Teh Pok Teik will represent the ex-premier in the hearing before the Federal Court from August 15 to 26
• The case, centred on Najib’s appeal against a 12-year sentence, will be closely watched as it is his last chance to escape becoming the country’s PM to be imprisoned