A corruption scandal should have been enough to end Najib Razak’s career. Yet he has a talent for resurrection
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskMr Najib, a disgraced former prime minister, had thrown himself into the campaign, spending weeks on the ground stumping for local candidates and whipping up enormous crowds. Many prominent national politicians might not bother to campaign so assiduously in a state election, but for him the stakes were high. Iflost it would damage his political career, perhaps fatally. If it won, it could pave the way for a spectacular comeback.
Such scandal should have been enough to end his career. Yet Mr Najib, who remains out on bail while his appeal is heard by a higher court, has a talent for resurrection. He remains the most influential member of his party thanks to a combination of political nous, oratorical skills and the loyalty of party cadres whom he has spent decades cultivating.
Having flexed his muscle in parliament, Mr Najib then proved that there are reservoirs of support for him among the public.’s victory in a state election in Melaka in November was credited to Mr Najib, who was the face of the campaign.
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