Former Malaysian PM apologises for embezzlement scandal and reiterates innocence

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak speaks to supporters outside at Court of Appeal in Putrajaya, Malaysia (AP)

Imprisoned former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has issued a rare apology over the looting of a state investment fund worth billions of dollars “under my watch” while reiterating his innocence.

Najib set up the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund, or 1MBD, shortly after taking power in 2009.