Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, ousted in an election last May, faces more than 40 charges linked to the disappearance of billions of dollars from state investment firm 1MDB.
The first of many trials facing former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak started on Wednesday after weeks of delay — but analysts say the ex-leader's defense team is likely to try to postpone the proceedings further.
Wednesday's trial began after a two-month delay and is set to recommence on April 15. Earlier postponements followed appeals over procedural matters. Najib's lawyer, Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, did not make himself available for comment when CNBC contacted his office.
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