Kuala Lampur, Oct. 16 -- The High Court on Wednesday (October 14) dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application to stay the execution of his 15-year prison sentence and RM11.38 billion fine in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) corruption case.

Justice Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin ruled that Najib failed to establish the special circumstances required to justify a stay pending his ongoing appeals.

The learned judge said that after weighing the arguments from both the prosecution and defence, the gravity of the offences was a more important public interest consideration.

Public interest is the "overarching" consideration.

When asked where the former prime minister was currently serving his sentence, Najib's lead couns...