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Malaysian jailed ex-leader Najib acquitted of audit tampering charge

Jailed former prime minister Najib Razak was acquitted of an audit tampering charge, a judge said Friday, but will continue to serve his 12-year prison term from another case.

Bangkok Post

FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets

Inside the US government’s effort to unravel a giant financial fraud, with some help from the celebrities who got paintings and bags of cash via a friendly future fugitive named Jho Low.

Businessweek

Abu Dhabi's IPIC and Aabar to pay Malaysia $1.8 billion to settle 1MDB dispute

Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) and its unit Aabar Investments PJS have agreed to pay $1.8 billion to settle a legal dispute over the scandal at Malaysian state fund 1MDB, Malaysia's finance ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

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Malaysians celebrate Anwar Ibrahim’s rise to prime minister

Anwar Ibrahim’s supporters cheer his rise to Malaysia’s top job after decades of struggle for reform.

Al Jazeera

From prisoner to PM, Malaysia's Anwar had long ride to top

More than two decades after his dramatic ouster from government and imprisonment, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim finally has his day

The Independent UK

Disunity in Malaysia: King needs more time to choose next PM

The monarch fails to resolve the stalemate caused by Saturday’s election which delivered a hung parliament.

Al Jazeera

What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government?

The weekend election left the leading coalitions scrambling to secure a majority in a polarised political environment.

Al Jazeera

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Rival blocs claim majority in Malaysian election stalemate

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Rival blocs claimed on Sunday they had secured the support they needed to form a government after Malaysia's hotly contested polls saw no party emerge with a clear majority of parliamentary seats.

AFP

Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia's Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

AFP

Anwar running neck and neck with rival bloc in Malaysia polls

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - The coalition of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was running neck and neck with a rival bloc led by a former prime minister in a tight election race, official vote counts showed early Sunday -- suggesting no one may emerge with a simple majority.

AFP

Malaysian election likely too close to call

KUALA LUMPUR: Coalitions led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim secured early leads in their respective strongholds on Saturday evening in a general election race that observers say will be too close to call.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia polls close with ruling party and Anwar in close race

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Voting closed in Malaysia on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit ruling party seeking to cement its power in a tight race with Anwar Ibrahim's coalition.

AFP

Malaysia election under way with race too close to call

Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Malaysians headed to the polls on Saturday with jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's scandal-hit party seeking to cement its power in a race analysts say is too close to call.

AFP

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Al Jazeera

Malaysians look for leadership in ‘hold-your-nose’ election

After nearly three years of shaky governments, Malaysians want politicians who can ‘do the work’.

Al Jazeera

Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict

Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.

The Independent UK

At 97, Malaysia’s Mahathir makes last election hurrah

At 97, two-time former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is back in the election race

The Independent UK

'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

With a battle cry of “We Can,” Malaysia's reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has launched what could be his last chance to fulfill a 2-decade-long quest to become the country's next leader

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Malaysia court dismisses govt bid to forfeit millions in assets linked to ex-PM Najib

A Malaysian court on Monday struck down a government bid to forfeit millions of dollars in luxury goods seized from jailed ex-premier Najib Razak, finding insufficient evidence linking the assets to unlawful activities, a lawyer for Najib said.

The Guardian - AU

Malaysia’s youth election: will the biggest ever cohort of under-40s voters make a difference?

After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the youth vote has become key to the outcome of November’s election

Bangkok Post

Elections and old ties grip SE Asia

The Southeast Asian region is entering election mode -- starting with the upcoming snap election in Malaysia next month, followed by the national election next year in Thailand, which is tentatively set for May, and Cambodia's poll in July.

AFP

Malaysia to hold snap national elections on November 19

Putrajaya (Malaysia) (AFP) - Malaysia will hold a snap election on November 19, officials announced Thursday, with the ruling party seeking to consolidate its comeback after its former leader was jailed for corruption.

Al Jazeera

In search of stability, Malaysia to hold elections on Nov 19

The polls, a year earlier than scheduled, will be the first since the voting age was lowered to 18.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19

Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

AFP

Malaysia to hold national elections on November 19

Putrajaya (Malaysia) (AFP) - Malaysia will head to the polls on November 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

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