The Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4) has cried foul after Najib Abdul Razak was permitted to travel abroad despite a corruption conviction and ongoing criminal trials.

The NGO demanded an explanation as to why the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) did not object to the former prime minister’s application for his travel document.

It also questioned how the government would ensure Najib would not abscond.

“We urge the AGC and the prosecution team to explain to...