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Malaysia 1MDB Scandal

Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence

Former Malaysian PM Najib Apologizes for 1MDB, Again Claims Innocence

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader said that he had already been punished politically and should not also be “legally victimized.”

Malaysian Court Slaps Down Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

Malaysian Court Slaps Down Former PM Najib’s House Arrest Bid

By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader's legal team claim that the former king issued an order allowing him to finish his sentence “under condition of home arrest.”
Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims

Former Malaysian PM’s Prison Term Halved by Royal Pardon, Report Claims

By Sebastian Strangio
Former PM Najib Razak is currently serving a 12-year sentence for his involvement in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB corruption scandal.

Alleged 1MDB Mastermind Jho Low is Hiding in Macau, Malaysian Government Says

Alleged 1MDB Mastermind Jho Low is Hiding in Macau, Malaysian Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The confirmation, which follows the return of another 1MDB suspect from Macau, is unlikely to result in the fugitive financier's extradition.

Malaysian Court Refuses Former PM’s Bid For 1MDB Verdict Review

Malaysian Court Refuses Former PM’s Bid For 1MDB Verdict Review

By Sebastian Strangio
The Federal Court rejected Prime Minister Najib Razak's request, with a judge describing him as "the author of his own misfortunes."

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He Got Away With Robbing a Bank. Here’s How to Hold Him Accountable.

He Got Away With Robbing a Bank. Here’s How to Hold Him Accountable.

By Vivian Zhao
Malaysia’s gargantuan 1MDB scandal shows why the world needs to establish an International Anti-Corruption Court.

Malaysian Court Upholds 1MDB Verdict Against Former PM

Malaysian Court Upholds 1MDB Verdict Against Former PM

By Sebastian Strangio
In handing down the decision, an appeal judge described Najib Razak’s actions as a “national embarrassment.”
Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Ordered to Enter Defense in 1MDB Case

Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Ordered to Enter Defense in 1MDB Case

By Associated Press
Defense lawyers said Najib was shocked he wasn’t acquitted.

Malaysia Charges 17 Goldman Sachs Executives Over 1MDB Scandal

Malaysia Charges 17 Goldman Sachs Executives Over 1MDB Scandal

By Associated Press
The current and former directors are charged with helping raid billions from the state development fund.

The Unsinkable Najib Razak

The Unsinkable Najib Razak

By Luke Hunt
Even as 1MDB and other scandals claim further scalps, Malaysia's prime minister is expected to win the next election.

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.
Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent

Malaysia's Growing Crackdown on Dissent

By Luke Hunt
A new report sheds light on a disturbing trend.

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