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Najib Razak
Former Malaysian First Lady Sentenced to 10 Years Prison for Bribery
By Sebastian Strangio
Rosmah Mansor, 70, was accused of soliciting and receiving bribes in order to facilitate a contract to provide solar panels for schools in Borneo.
How Malaysia’s Judiciary Fought Back and Convicted a Former PM
By James Chai
After decades of subordination to politicians, the conviction of Najib Razak on corruption charges was a powerful assertion of independence by the country's judiciary.
Malaysia Budget Announcement Raises Prospect of Early Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling United Malays National Organisation is hoping to capitalize on recent strong showings at the state level.
Supporters of Malaysia’s Jailed PM Begin Campaign for Royal Pardon
By Sebastian Strangio
Najib Razak's best hope of an early release is to mobilize his base and generate public pressure for the king to intervene.
After 7 Years, Malaysia’s Judiciary Delivers Justice in 1MDB Case
By Sebastian Strangio
The jailing of Najib Razak is a major step toward accountability for the massive financial scandal, but many of its architects and enablers remain at large.
Malaysia Top Court Upholds Ex-PM Najib’s Graft Conviction
By Eileen Ng
The former leader was found guilty in 2020 on three charges related to the pilfering of the 1MDB state development fund.
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
By Sebastian Strangio
In handing down the decision, an appeal judge described Najib Razak’s actions as a “national embarrassment.”
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.
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.
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.
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.