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Malaysia prosecutors urge court to uphold ex-leader Najib's jail sentence
Malaysia prosecutors urge court to uphold ex-leader Najib's jail sentence

Prosecutors on Friday urged Malaysia's highest court to uphold former prime minister Najib Razak's 12-year jail sentence for corruption, saying his "dishonesty has been established". He was sentenced to 12 years in jail in July 2020, though he has not been sent to prison while the appeals process plays out.

Shanghai court jails Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua for 13 years
Shanghai court jails Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua for 13 years

A Shanghai court said Friday it has sentenced Chinese-Canadian tycoon Xiao Jianhua to 13 years in prison for financial crimes. Xiao was found guilty of "illegally absorbing public deposits... (and) illegal use of funds", the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court said in a statement.