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Najib Razak
June 01, 2021
Malaysia Enters ‘Total Lockdown’ as COVID-19 Surge Continues
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin is facing increasing pressure from the opposition – and from within his own coalition.
May 14, 2021
US Government Returns More Recovered 1MDB Funds to Malaysia
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement came days after the Malaysian government filed 22 lawsuits seeking to recover more than $23 billion in 1MDB-linked assets.
February 18, 2021
Malaysia Ex-PM’s Wife Ordered to Make Defense in Graft Trial
By Associated Press
The trial has shed additional light on the important role that the Malaysian First Lady played during her husband's time in office.
August 25, 2020
Consultant Charged in Covert Lobbying of Trump Officials to Drop 1MDB Investigation
By Associated Press
Federal prosecutors say Nickie Lum Davis failed to disclose to the federal government that his lobbying efforts were on behalf of a fugitive Malaysian financier.
August 11, 2020
Yvonne Tew on Courts and Constitutionalism in Malaysia
By Catherine Putz
The Najib ruling is “a step in the right direction on the path to constitutional redemption,” Tew says.
June 09, 2020
Malaysian Prosecutors Drop Second High-profile Graft Case
By Associated Press
Musa Aman’s acquittal comes less than a month after prosecutors dropped money laundering charges against Riza Aziz.
May 15, 2020
Malaysia Drops Charge Against Ex-Prime Minister’s Stepson
By Associated Press
The stepson of ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak, the producer behind The Wolf of Wall Street, reached a settlement with the government.
February 24, 2020
Disbanded Thailand Party Alleges Government Collusion in Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal
By Associated Press
The Future Forward Party has attacked the Thai government for allegedly colluding with Malaysia's former prime minister to cover up the 1MDB financial scandal.
February 06, 2020
Malaysia: Graft Trial Highlights Influence of Ex-Premier’s Wife
By Associated Press
A top prosecutor said she wielded considerable influence over her husband, former Prime Minister Najib Razak, due to her “overbearing nature."
January 09, 2020
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Recordings Deepen Najib Scrutiny
By Associated Press
The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.
November 11, 2019
Malaysian Ex-PM Najib Ordered to Enter Defense in 1MDB Case
By Associated Press
Defense lawyers said Najib was shocked he wasn’t acquitted.
October 07, 2019
Malaysia Fines 80 Entities for Alleged 1MDB Payments
By Associated Press
The country’s anti-graft agency has ordered 80 people and groups to pay fines totaling about $100 million.
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