How did Najib Razak respond to media questions after his court appearance?

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Najib Razak Declined to Comment on 1MDB Audit Report Charges

Datuk Seri Najib Razak stated he had "nothing to say" when approached by media personnel following his court appearance, citing that his lawyers had already provided comments. He left the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex at 12:12 PM after posting RM500,000 bail, having been charged with abuse of power related to alleged amendments to the 1MDB audit report. Najib and co-accused Arul Kanda Kandasamy are scheduled to return to court on January 4 for case management.
Statement to the Media

When questioned by reporters as he exited the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Najib Razak declined to provide any statements. He explicitly stated, "I have nothing to say because my lawyers have already commented," before entering a waiting vehicle.
Court Appearance and Charges

Najib appeared in court and claimed trial to a charge of abuse of power. This charge pertains to his alleged actions as prime minister in ordering amendments to the final 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit report. The amendments were purportedly made before the report was presented to the Public Accounts Committee.
Bail and Next Steps

Following the proceedings, Najib posted RM500,000 bail in one surety. He departed the court premises at 12:12 PM. Both Najib and Arul Kanda Kandasamy, who faces charges of abetment and criminal conspiracy related to the same matter, are required to appear in court again on January 4 for case management. Arul Kanda had left the court earlier, at 11:30 AM, after posting his own bail.

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