Malaysia’s Ex-Leader Najib Razak Quits Party After Election Loss

The former prime minister stepped down as head of the United Malays National Organization

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak resigned as leader of his political party Saturday and promised to abide by a travel a ban issued to him and his wife.

Mr. Najib and the United Malays National Organization suffered a devastating loss in national elections Wednesday, paving the way for the first transfer of power in the tropical, resource-rich nation since independence in 1957.

His...