Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to introduce term-limit legislation, delivering on a long-promised campaign pledge as he looks to regain support from his key voter base.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to introduce term-limit legislation, delivering on a long-promised campaign pledge as he looks to regain support from his key voter base.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, already jailed for his role in the 1MDB scandal, faces another 15 years in prison and a fine of 11.4 billion ringgit ($2.8 billion) after being convicted of abuse of power and money laundering in connection with the failed state-run fund.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, already jailed for his role in the 1MDB scandal, faces another 15 years in prison and a fine of 11.4 billion ringgit ($2.8 billion) after being convicted of abuse of power and money laundering in connection with the failed state-run fund.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Najib Razak outside the Court of Appeal and Federal Court in Putrajaya on Dec. 26. Photo: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s defense in his biggest trial yet over 1MDB was roundly criticized by the presiding judge, who dismissed suggestions Najib was unaware of any wrongdoing and directly connected him with Jho Low, the fugitive financier at the center of the scandal.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s defense in his biggest trial yet over 1MDB was roundly criticized by the presiding judge, who dismissed suggestions Najib was unaware of any wrongdoing and directly connected him with Jho Low, the fugitive financier at the center of the scandal.
Supporters of former Prime Minister Najib Razak outside the Court of Appeal and Federal Court in Putrajaya on Dec. 26. Photo: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
A Malaysian court charged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide on Thursday with accepting bribes to help several firms obtain mineral exploration licenses in the Borneo state of Sabah.
A Malaysian court charged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s former aide on Thursday with accepting bribes to help several firms obtain mineral exploration licenses in the Borneo state of Sabah.
The operator of Starbucks in Malaysia says business is gradually recovering after the Gaza conflict-triggered boycotts led to store closures and steep losses.
The operator of Starbucks in Malaysia says business is gradually recovering after the Gaza conflict-triggered boycotts led to store closures and steep losses.
Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 starting next year to protect them from online harm, joining a similar crackdown in Australia.
Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for children under 16 starting next year to protect them from online harm, joining a similar crackdown in Australia.
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