Former Malaysian PM Charged With Sedition Over Royal Remarks Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with sedition for questioning king's integrity. Monarchy system and legal challenges discussed. Top News · Aug 27, 2024
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the previous king in an election campaign rally earlier this month. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024
Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with sedition over a speech he made that allegedly mocked the country’s previous king The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin acquitted of four graft charges Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been acquitted by the high court of four corruption charges, days after his opposition bloc expanded its influence in local elections The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023
After checkered results in state polls, Malaysian leader Anwar needs to unite polarized nation Analysts say Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a daunting task in uniting an increasingly polarized nation and strengthening his nascent unity government The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Relief for Anwar as Malaysians back status quo in ‘nail-biting’ state polls Political blocs split victories in regional polls, but opposition makes gains in challenge for ruling coalition. Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2023
Why state polls this Saturday are pivotal to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar's rule In the past two weeks, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has zig-zagged across the country on an election campaign that pitched the appeal of political stability and his concept of a progressive government The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Malaysia will ‘not survive’ if it does not change: Anwar Ibrahim Malaysian prime minister tells Al Jazeera he is committed to reform, and fighting corruption in Southeast Asian nation. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2023
How TikTok became a breeding ground for hate speech in the latest Malaysia general election Hate speech on social media is a major issue across many regions of the world, including Southeast Asia. The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023
Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin hit with seventh graft charge Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has pleaded innocent to another corruption charge The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023
Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin charged with corruption Malaysia's former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with accepting bribes and money laundering linked to the alleged misuse of a Covid economic recovery fund. Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2023
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with corruption Former leader faces trial on charges of money laundering and abuse of power over COVID-19 contracts. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023
Malaysian ex-PM’s arrest puts focus on Anwar’s corruption fight Former leader Muhyiddin Yassin has denied wrongdoing and described charges against him as a political witch hunt. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023
Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin pleads innocent in corruption case Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been charged with corruption and money laundering, making him Malaysia’s second ex-leader to be indicted after leaving office The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin arrested, faces graft charges Malaysia's former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been arrested and will be brought to court to face corruption charges
Bangkok Post · Mar 9, 2023 Malaysian ex-PM arrested on graft charges KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was arrested on Thursday after Malaysian anti-graft authorities questioned him for alleged misuse of public funds meant to fight Covid-19.
Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2023 Malaysia ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin arrested, faces corruption charge Former PM was questioned over funds allegedly channelled from building contractors to his party in return for projects.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 Malaysian ex-PM Muhyiddin arrives at anti-graft agency Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has arrived at the anti-graft agency over alleged corruption awarding government projects under his rule
Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2023 Malaysian graftbusters freeze opposition party’s accounts KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian anti-graft authorities have frozen the bank accounts of an opposition party led by former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin amid an investigation that the pro-Malay group said was an attempt to destroy its credibility.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar sails through confidence vote Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cruised through a vote of confidence, cementing his leadership after a general election last month produced no clear winner
Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022 Anwar seeks to cement Malaysia power with early confidence vote Unlike Malaysia’s last few leaders, who did all they could to avoid a confidence vote in parliament, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is eager to prove that he commands a majority in parliament.
Reuters · Dec 16, 2022 Malaysia PM signs cooperation pact with smaller parties ahead of confidence vote Malaysian political parties supporting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday signed a cooperation pact promising to ensure stability, ahead of a confidence vote on the premier next week.
Reuters · Dec 8, 2022 Malaysia's anti-graft agency probes alleged misuse of $136 billion in govt funds Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into an alleged misappropriation of 600 billion ringgit ($136.39 billion) in government funds.
Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022 Malaysian ex-premier facing investigation KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will summon former premier Muhyiddin Yassin and two of his former cabinet ministers for questioning about alleged misappropriation of 600 billion ringgit (US$136 billion) in public funds for tackling the pandemic.
Reuters · Dec 6, 2022 New Malaysian PM Anwar reviews predecessor's billion-dollar projects Malaysia's new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday he was reviewing government projects worth billions of dollars approved by his predecessor Muhyiddin Yassin as they did not follow the rules.