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Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in a US$6.3 million money laundering case. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia’s Najib discharged over US$6.3 million money laundering case

The ruling comes after the former prime minister was also given a legal reprieve last year in a separate 1MDB-related embezzlement case.

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Malaysia’s Anwar flip-flops on petrol subsidy cuts: ‘no means yes’?

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Warnings of higher rents, house prices as Malaysia gets ready for new taxes

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Former Anwar aide acquitted of drug and firearms charges, claims persecution

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther has earlier filed a civil suit against the Malaysian prime minister for sexual harassment.

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former aide of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, was acquitted of drug and firearms charges. Photo: Handout via Reuters
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Fans of Malaysia’s Rafizi face police probes as internal party feud intensifies

At least 20 social media users are under investigation by the communications commission, the former minister says.

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Malaysia’s Anwar given second chance to prove immunity from sexual assault suit

The Court of Appeals has ruled for a stay on all proceedings until it can be decided if the prime minister would need to answer the suit.

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Malaysian cartoonist vows to sue authorities over his ‘travel ban’

Fahmi Reza, who has published satirical artworks targeting Malaysian politicians, was planning to travel to Singapore when he was stopped.

Malaysian cartoonist Fahmi Reza plans to sue the government over what he claims is a “travel ban” against him. Photo: Instagram
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Malaysians resist censorship as book bans increase, include rom-com novels

Book lovers lament being at the mercy of ‘faceless officers’ who decide what the public can read, as the number of banned titles grows.

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Malaysia orders telecoms firms to hand over user data, raising privacy concerns

The government claims it’s for a mobile project, but critics cite data security risks.

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Widow slams Malaysian anti-graft agency’s ‘vindictive’ pursuit of Daim’s estate

The late politician and his widow had been charged with failing to declare US$473 million worth of assets in Malaysia and the UK.

Malaysian anti-corruption authorities took control of Ilham Tower in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Photo: Ilham Tower official website
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Malaysia’s Anwar faces more woes as sexual harassment case against him proceeds

A court has dismissed Anwar’s immunity application by citing his role as prime minister, saying there is no such constitutional provision.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing a sexual harassment suit filed by his former aide, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. Photo: AFP
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‘Nepotism city’? Malaysian leader’s megaproject plan criticised by the public

Critics are asking why the prime minister is splurging on a mega-project while vital infrastructure crumbles and doctor shortages persist.

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Malaysia goes after US$178 million in London assets tied to Daim’s widow

The country’s anti-corruption agency has expanded its embezzlement investigation into the late tycoon’s family, targeting UK-based assets.

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Is Malaysia’s Umno set for a comeback amid Anwar’s cabinet chaos?

The sudden exit of two cabinet ministers has rocked Anwar Ibrahim’s government. Malaysia’s long-ruling Umno could be set to capitalise.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reacts during last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore. Photo: AP
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Undone by his daughter? Malaysia’s Anwar in a bind amid cabinet chaos

PM Anwar faces political turmoil as key ministers resign over nepotism claims from his daughter’s rise, threatening PKR unity ahead of crucial Sabah elections.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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Malaysia rocked by resignations of 2 ministers as Anwar faces sternest test

Ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced their resignations five days after the ruling PKR’s election.

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Malaysia’s economy minister resigns after bruising loss in ruling party poll

Rafizi Ramli was deputy president of Anwar’s political party but lost the post to the prime minister’s daughter, Nurul Izzah Anwar.

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Election looms: Malaysia’s Sabah voters demand change amid daily shortages

From power and water shortages to roads with potholes, voters in Sabah are frustrated with the unfulfilled promises of their leaders.

A woman casts a vote at a polling station during a state election on the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu, in Malaysia’s Sabah state in September 2020. Photo: AP
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Malaysia’s Anwar defends extending ‘brave’ anti-corruption chief’s term

Azam Baki’s team was the first one to dare investigate all the influential bigwigs and politicians, Anwar says.

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Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it

The rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.

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Malaysia PM Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah becomes PKR’s No 2 after poll win

Nepotism claims and internal rifts clouded the contest as Nurul Izzah and her rival Rafizi Ramli vied for the party’s deputy president post.

Nurul Izzah has dismissed claims of the PKR being a “family party”. Photo: Hadi Azmi
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My Take | From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail

Recent diplomatic overtures have raised concern that Anwar is leaning too close to Russia and China in his bid to diversify Malaysia’s trade ties.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 14. Photo: EPA-EFE
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In Malaysia, PKR row deepens as race between Anwar’s daughter, Rafizi heats up

The entry of Nurul Izzah Anwar as a candidate for PKR’s deputy president in the party’s May 23 election has triggered nepotism claims.

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Husband of missing Malaysian corruption probe witness Pamela Ling arrested

Thomas Hah Tiing Siu, a Sarawakian businessman, and his wife are under investigation as part of a corruption and money laundering inquiry.

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Malaysia urged to curb power theft by cryptocurrency miners with tougher laws

Money laundering and tax evasion linked to such mining could be driving the more than US$100 million in power losses, an analyst says.

Power theft by illegal cryptocurrency mining operations in Malaysia has caused more than US$100 million of losses in the past five years. Photo: Shutterstock
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Malaysia’s Anwar risks single term as PM, minister warns, as party rift widens

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says PKR has squandered its clean image, amid nepotism claims linked to moves to promote Anwar’s daughter.

Rafizi Ramli, deputy president of PKR, with party leader Anwar Ibrahim in October 2022. Photo: AP
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Malaysia extends term of anti-corruption head by one year

Azam Baki’s previous reappointments as chief commissioner agency led to public debate about Anwar’s pledges to improve Malaysia’s governance.

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Malaysia’s Nurul Izzah Anwar aims for PKR’s No 2, rebuts ‘family party’ claims

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s eldest child says her family has faced nepotism claims since her father started the reform movement in 1998.

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