President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration has in recent months been criticised over its perceived inability to confront Beijing’s presence.
videocam Nalini Sriharan, one of seven people convicted for killing the politician, was granted leave of 30 days after making an emotional plea in court.
The former prime minister was responding to comments made on Monday by politician Nazri Aziz, who said he had insulted Kuok under Najib’s orders.