Najib Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018. He is a member of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and was the Deputy Prime Minister before becoming Prime Minister. Najib is known for implementing various economic reforms and initiatives, including the 1Malaysia program aimed at promoting national unity. In 2018, Najib was defeated in the general elections, leading to a significant political shift in Malaysia. He has faced legal challenges related to the 1MDB scandal, which involved allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds. His trial and legal proceedings have drawn considerable media attention both in Malaysia and internationally.