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A supporter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak gesture as she gathers outside his residence in Kuala Lumpur last Friday. Photo: AP
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak looks on as he is escorted during an appeal hearing at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2024. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Najib ‘has no money’ to pay fine for house arrest, lawyer says

The ex-prime minister’s legal team also dismisses a ‘stupid question’ about ‘the billions’ donated by the Saudi royal family.

Malaysia

Najib Razak’s fundraising in Malaysia draws 1 sen donations, mockery

Malaysia

14 years later, ex-detainee repays Najib for life-changing second chance

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Malaysia

Pending US$12.3 million house arrest fine keeps Malaysia’s Najib in prison

The former prime minister mulls how to pay the penalty as significant part of his assets and bank accounts remain frozen.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak (centre) arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Najib Razak allowed to serve rest of jail term under house arrest

Given a ‘conditional pardon’, Najib has to settle his US$12.3 million fine before he can be transferred home to complete his sentence.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case

Prosecutors decided not to proceed with three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power against the former leader.

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Malaysia

Malaysia haj fund scandal: ex-minister denies ordering US$211 million transfer

Jamil Khir Baharom’s prosecution is the latest legal action to follow a release of a royal commission inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji.

Former Malaysian religious minister Jamil Khir Baharom attends an Umno event in June. Photo: Facebook / dsjamilkhir
Jamil Khir Baharom speaks at an Umno event in April 2025. Photo: Facebook / dsjamilkhir
Singapore

Singapore’s DBS sued for US$1 billion in alleged 1MDB-linked claim

DBS has rejected the claim and says it will ‌fight it vigorously, but that the company has made no ⁠provision ⁠for the lawsuit.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s PH restates anti-corruption pledge as Najib’s potential pardon looms

The Pardons Board is set to meet this week to discuss clemency for Najib, who is in jail for corruption, according to media reports.

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Malaysia

Umno heavyweight charged in Malaysian haj fund scandal as party eyes comeback

Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is the highest-profile politician to be charged so far in the fallout from a royal inquiry into Tabung Haji.

Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim speaks at a Barisan Nasional rally in July. Photo: Facebook/AzeezRahim
Vietnam

Vietnam arrests deputy minister over probe into huge bribes

Tran Van Thuan’s arrest comes as police investigate a scheme involving ‘smuggling’ and reselling of medical equipment at inflated prices.

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Police officers march during Vietnam’s National Day celebrations in Hanoi last year. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency says the ex-minister is being investigated for his links to a hotel lease agreement in Saudi Arabia.

The Philippines

Marcos’ singing clip strikes wrong chord in flood-hit Philippines

Observers say the public backlash was directed at Marcos’ ‘perceived insensitivity’ in light of the floods and related corruption scandal.

South Korea

South Korea’s Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja jailed 2 years for bribing officials

Han is accused of giving luxury items to former first lady Kim Keon-hee and providing illegal funds to a prominent lawmaker.

Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja arrived for the sentencing hearing at the Seoul Central District Court on Monday. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri denies failing to declare millions in cash, gold bars

The prosecution claims the former prime minister did not disclose about US$40 million in assets to the anti-corruption agency.

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Former Malaysian prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, waves as he leaves a court in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Philippine retailers tweak recipe to feed consumer demand for cheaper goods

Companies are switching ingredients, rethinking expansion and staggering price increases as inflation and a weak peso stress budgets.

Malaysia

Are Malaysian Muslims less corrupt? PAS leader skewered over divisive politics

Critics demand evidence from Abdul Hadi Awang as official bribery data shows mixed results.

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The Philippines

Philippine flood-control scandal resurfaces after latest monsoon deluge

The controversy is again haunting President Marcos as flooded communities see little progress from his promised anti-corruption push.

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A woman rides a small boat to cross floodwaters caused by intense monsoon rains in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky fires top aide as office faces corruption investigation

Investigators have identified a group of people alleged to have laundered US$3.4 million to pay bail for a defendant in a major corruption case.

Pakistan

Court orders Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan moved from jail to hospital

The 73-year-old, in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical checks.

Malaysia

Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll

One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election.

Pakatan Harapan supporters listen to a Negeri Sembilan candidate's speech on July 23. Photo: Facebook/pakatanharapan.my
The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos offers relief, but no clear way to pay, in national address

He vowed tax cuts, cheaper rice and corruption cases against “big fish”, but critics questioned how his government would fund the pledges.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on Monday. Photo: AP
South Korea

Guilty verdict leaves South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’

A campaign finance conviction threatens to end Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s presidential ambitions, just weeks after winning a fifth term.

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Malaysia

Malaysian court acquits BN politician’s widow Zizie Izette after 7-year legal battle

The former actress had been accused of abetting her late husband, BN politician Bung Moktar Radin, in an alleged US$685,000 bribery case.

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Attorney General’s Office (Indonesia)

Video | Indonesia’s top corruption prosecutor suspected of graft

Authorities found 74kg (160lbs) of gold and more than US$15 million in the home of Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week led the country’s Special Crimes Divisions.

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Indonesia

What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?

Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division.

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Febrie Adriansyah was head of the Attorney General Office’s Special Crimes Division. Photo: Indonesia Attorney General’s Office
North Korea

A purge among North Korean generals – and why Kim wants everyone to see

As the army’s economic roles grow, Kim Jong-un seeks to remind the generals who really holds power in Pyongyang.

Malaysia

Threat of Najib pardon gives Malaysian coalition new battle cry in Johor poll

A win for BN is a sign that Johoreans still love Najib, his son says, in a remark that has stirred up the spectre of 1MDB again.

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