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Malaysia’s Anwar says in talks to return 1MDB fugitive Jho Low

Jho Low faces charges in Malaysia and the US for allegedly orchestrating theft of $4.5bn from wealth fund 1MDB.

Al Jazeera

The threats astroturfing has on the media's future

Without relying on the media to put them in good light, politicians are finding ways to influence people through digital astroturfing.

360info

Swiss indict 2 managers of Saudi oil company in 1MDB scandal

Swiss prosecutors say they have indicted two managers of a Saudi oil exploration company as part of a yearslong international investigation of a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund

The Independent UK

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Before Trump, which other world leaders were charged or jailed?

It is a US first, but Donald Trump joins a list of other world leaders in facing criminal charges.

Al Jazeera

Why Leonardo DiCaprio Testified at Trial of Fugees Rapper

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugee rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, who is accused of conspiring to funnel money from a Malaysian state fund to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why Leonardo DiCaprio testified at trial of Fugees rapper

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel because both men have ties to a Malaysian businessman at the center of a massive international scandal

The Independent UK

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday dismissed a bid by jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to review his corruption conviction over the multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, ending Najib's judicial efforts to challenge the guilty verdict.

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Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Najib bid to review corruption case

Judge dismissed Najib Razak’s case review saying ex-PM was ‘the author of his own misfortunes’.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia's top court refuses ex-PM Najib's bid for review

Malaysia’s top court has refused to review its 2022 decision to uphold former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s graft conviction and 12-year jail sentence, saying he was “the author of his own misfortune.”

The Independent UK

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

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

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

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker gets 10 year sentence for fraud

A former Goldman Sachs banker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in looting a Malaysian development fund

The Independent UK

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.

Bangkok Post

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Manchester Evening News

What happened to Flight MH370 and when did it disappear?

The fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is explored in a new Netflix documentary

Bangkok Post

Malaysian court clears ex-PM of tampering

KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court on Friday acquitted jailed former prime minister Najib Razak of audit tampering in one of the many cases he faces over a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

The Independent UK

Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib acquitted in latest 1MDB trial

Malaysian former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been acquitted in the latest trial in response to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib acquitted of tampering with 1MDB audit

Former leader will remain in prison where he is serving a 12-year sentence on other charges related to the 1MDB scandal.

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Bangkok Post

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

Is this a new dawn for Malaysia?

In 2007, on the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, Nobel laureate economist Joseph E Stiglitz celebrated the "miracle" of the country's economic rise and creation of a vibrant multiethnic society. In the 15 years that followed, however, revelations of large-scale corruption and abuse of foreign workers damaged Malaysia's international reputation…

Foreign Policy

Anwar Ibrahim Finally Won Malaysia’s Worst Job

The new prime minister has a grueling task ahead of him.

The Times of India

Anwar Ibrahim: Things you need to know about Malaysia's 10th prime minister

KUALA LUMPUR: After days of political horse-trading and palace intrigue following Saturday’s election, Malaysia is finally set to unveil a new government.

Tribune News Service

Anwar faces many pitfalls after finally becoming Malaysia’s PM

Anwar Ibrahim, the almost man of Malaysian politics, finally clinched the country’s premiership after decades of waiting. Now, the reformist leader must make sure that he keeps the job.

Al Jazeera

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.

France 24

Anwar Ibrahim: From political prisoner to Malaysian PM

Anwar Ibrahim finally realised his over-two-decade dream of becoming Malaysia's prime minister on Thursday following a tortuous detour in the political wilderness that included prison stints for sodomy and corruption in what he maintained were politically motivated charges aimed at ending his career.

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