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Najib Razak corruption

It’s Too Early to Celebrate Najib’s Historic Corruption Sentence

It’s Too Early to Celebrate Najib’s Historic Corruption Sentence

By Binaifer Nowrojee
With Najib’s political allies back in power and an ongoing crackdown on the forces pushing for accountability, the case is anything but closed.

Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Given 12 Years in Jail in 1MDB Looting

Malaysia Ex-PM Najib Given 12 Years in Jail in 1MDB Looting

By Associated Press
2 years after his ouster in a shock election upset, Najib Razak becomes the first Malaysian leader to be convicted of corruption.
Malaysian Judge Postpones 2nd Corruption Trial for Former PM Najib

Malaysian Judge Postpones 2nd Corruption Trial for Former PM Najib

By Associated Press
The delay will allow the first trial involving Najib, also linked to the 1MDB scandal, to finish before the next begins.

Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal

Malaysia Counts the Costs of Its 1MDB Scandal

By Luke Hunt
The new government's pursuit of justice is just beginning.

Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights

Malaysia Silences 1MDB Whistleblower in Blow to Rights

By Luke Hunt
The sentencing of an opposition politician is just the latest attempt to cover up a deepening 1MDB scandal.

US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?

US Lawsuit Against Malaysia's 1MDB: Who Is 'Official 1'?

By Mong Palatino
The clues point to only one person.

Malaysia Broadens Media Crackdown As Political Scandal Worsens

Malaysia Broadens Media Crackdown As Political Scandal Worsens

By Mong Palatino
Internet freedom suffers as Najib's embattled government tries to fight off the deepening 1MDB scandal.
Is Malaysia Sliding Toward Dictatorship?

Is Malaysia Sliding Toward Dictatorship?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at how the rhetoric compares to reality.

Malaysia A ‘New Dictatorship’ Under Najib: Ex-Deputy Prime Minister

Malaysia A ‘New Dictatorship’ Under Najib: Ex-Deputy Prime Minister

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Muhyiddin Yassin warns of the rise of a new dictatorship and the collapse of democratic institutions in the country.

Malaysia After the Scandal

Malaysia After the Scandal

By Cristina Maza
The 1MDB scandal has drawn attention to corruption in Malaysia, but is it enough to spark reform?

Interview: Mahathir Mohamad

Interview: Mahathir Mohamad

By Joyce Lee
“A leader must be concerned about the country, not about himself.”

Interview: Malaysia’s Politics Amid the 1MDB Scandal

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat talks with Bridget Welsh about Malaysia’s corruption scandal and its implications for the country.

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