Trial of the Century in Malaysia as Najib Razak Faces Court
Malaysia’s toppled leader Najib Razak will go on trial this week over an extraordinary financial scandal that contributed to the downfall of his long-ruling coalition and reverberated around the world. The former prime min.....»»
Malaysia"s Ruling Party Sacks Defectors as Election Fight Heats Up
Malaysia’s ruling party said it expelled two of its best-known members and began investigating a third for backing the opposition, a fresh sign that Prime Minister Najib Razak might be facing a tougher-than-expected battle to stay in power......»»
In a historic election, Malaysia’s corrupt prime minister lost to his 92-year-old former mentor who ran on behalf of a man he put in jail
MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak lost Wednesday's election to his former mentor Mahathir Mohamad. Mahathir once fired and jailed Anwar Ibrahim, who was th.....»»
In a historic election, Malaysia"s allegedly corrupt prime minister lost to his 92-year-old former mentor who ran on behalf of a man he put in jail
MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak lost Wednesday's election to his former mentor Mahathir Mohamad. Mahathir once fired an.....»»
Inside Najib"s Circle, Shock and Bewilderment at Malaysia"s Era-Ending Election
The shocking landslide defeat of Malaysia’s ruling coalition—after 61 years in power—exposes outgoing Prime Minister Najib Razak to the revival of the 1MDB corruption-scandal probes he had succeeded in shutting down......»»
Malaysian ETF set to rise after surprise election outcome
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF looked set to climb on Thursday as 92-year-old Malaysian politician Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was set to become leader of the country in a stunning upset of incumbent Prime Minister Najib Razak, marking a rebuke.....»»
Malaysia"s Ex-Leader Najib Razak Quits Party After Election Loss
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak resigned as leader of his political party Saturday and promised to abide by a travel ban, as his successor Mahathir Mohamad struggled with factional infighting to assemble a new cabinet......»»
Malaysia"s Ex-Leader Najib Razak Quits Party Post After Election Loss
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak resigned as leader of his political party and promised to abide by a travel ban, as his successor Mahathir Mohamad struggled with factional infighting to assemble a new cabinet......»»
Malaysia bars ousted PM Najib Razak from leaving country over 1MDB scandal
The order by immigration authorities came minutes after Najib said in a Facebook post that he and his wife, Rosmah Mansor, were taking a week-long holiday overseas.....»»
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes Apologizes for Malaysia Election Video
Malaysia’s best-known businessman, Tony Fernandes, published a video Sunday apologizing for his support of former Prime Minister Najib Razak ahead of last week’s elections loss......»»
Malaysia"s Antigraft Boss Quits as Mahathir Prepares 1MDB Probe
The head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission resigned, providing Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad a free hand in appointing an antigraft chief as the new administration closes in on financial scandals surrounding former leader Najib Razak......»»
Malaysia"s Mahathir Expects to Stay in Power for a Year or Two
Malaysia’s new leader said he expected charges would be filed against former Prime Minister Najib Razak, adding that he expected to remain in power for a year or two......»»
Malaysia"s former attorney general reportedly chose not to investigate how $10.6 million from a state fund ended up in the personal bank account of then Prime Minister Najib Razak
Thomson Reuters Malaysia's attorney general rejected a recommendation in 2015 to investigate potential wrongdoing by then Prime Minister Najib Razak. The country's anti-corruption commission found Razak had $10.6 million in his b.....»»
Malaysian police raid ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak"s house
New Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia will seek to retrieve billions of dollars from a state investment fund believed to have been laundered in the United States, Switzerland and several other countries......»»
Malaysia: Expect Arrest of Najib within Days
Police are still conducting search at the private residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Taman Duta. Several personal items such as handbags, cloth.....»»
Police raided 5 properties linked to Malaysia"s allegedly corrupt ex-prime minister a week after he was defeated by his former mentor
REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin Police officers raided five properties linked to Malaysia's former prime minister, Najib Razak, who was voted out of office last week. Handbags and small possessions were seized, but it's not clear if any documents were taken......»»
Malaysia seizes luxury bags, cash, jewelry in probe of ex-PM
Malaysian police have confiscated 284 designer handbags and 72 suitcases containing cash, jewelry and other valuables as part of a corruption and money-laundering investigation into former Prime Minister Najib Razak......»»
Police seized 72 designer handbags stuffed with foreign cash from Malaysia"s former prime minister as part of investigation into a global financial scandal
AP Photo Police seized 284 boxes from properties linked to Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak. The boxes including designer handbags filled with Malaysi.....»»
Former Malaysian PM Najib questioned by anti-graft agency
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has arrived at the office of Malaysia's anti-graft agency for questioning over a corruption scandal that could lead to criminal charges against him......»»
A bullet was sent to the home of Malaysia"s top anti-corruption official investigating a former prime minister — and now he"s back to finish what he started
Nicky Loh/Getty Images Malaysia's top anti-corruption official once had a bullet sent to his home while investigating a financial scandal linked to then-Prime Minister Najib Razak. In an emotional speech on Tuesday, Mohd Shukri Abdull sa.....»»
Former Malaysian leader Najib grilled by anti-graft agency
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has arrived at the office of Malaysia's anti-graft agency for questioning over a corruption scandal that could lead to criminal charges against him......»»