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Malaysian jailed ex-leader Najib acquitted of audit tampering charge

Jailed former prime minister Najib Razak was acquitted of an audit tampering charge, a judge said Friday, but will continue to serve his 12-year prison term from another case.

Bangkok Post

FBI Documents Show Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian Grilled for 1MDB Secrets

Inside the US government’s effort to unravel a giant financial fraud, with some help from the celebrities who got paintings and bags of cash via a friendly future fugitive named Jho Low.

Businessweek

Abu Dhabi's IPIC and Aabar to pay Malaysia $1.8 billion to settle 1MDB dispute

Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) and its unit Aabar Investments PJS have agreed to pay $1.8 billion to settle a legal dispute over the scandal at Malaysian state fund 1MDB, Malaysia's finance ministry said on Monday.

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Malaysians celebrate Anwar Ibrahim’s rise to prime minister

Anwar Ibrahim’s supporters cheer his rise to Malaysia’s top job after decades of struggle for reform.

Al Jazeera

From prisoner to PM, Malaysia's Anwar had long ride to top

More than two decades after his dramatic ouster from government and imprisonment, Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim finally has his day

The Independent UK

Disunity in Malaysia: King needs more time to choose next PM

The monarch fails to resolve the stalemate caused by Saturday’s election which delivered a hung parliament.

Al Jazeera

What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government?

The weekend election left the leading coalitions scrambling to secure a majority in a polarised political environment.

Al Jazeera

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Anwar claims majority after vote, but rival does not concede

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday his coalition had mustered enough seats to form the country's next government after a hotly contested general election, potentially paving the way for him to become prime minister.

Bangkok Post

Malaysian election likely too close to call

KUALA LUMPUR: Coalitions led by Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim secured early leads in their respective strongholds on Saturday evening in a general election race that observers say will be too close to call.

Bangkok Post

Malaysians look for leadership in ‘hold-your-nose’ election

After nearly three years of shaky governments, Malaysians want politicians who can ‘do the work’.

Al Jazeera

Why Malaysia’s 2022 election is so difficult to predict

Malaysia holds its general election on Saturday with three leading coalitions vying for power and millions of new voters.

Al Jazeera

At 97, Malaysia’s Mahathir makes last election hurrah

At 97, two-time former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is back in the election race

The Independent UK

'We Can': Malaysia's Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM

With a battle cry of “We Can,” Malaysia's reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has launched what could be his last chance to fulfill a 2-decade-long quest to become the country's next leader

The Independent UK

Malaysia court dismisses govt bid to forfeit millions in assets linked to ex-PM Najib

A Malaysian court on Monday struck down a government bid to forfeit millions of dollars in luxury goods seized from jailed ex-premier Najib Razak, finding insufficient evidence linking the assets to unlawful activities, a lawyer for Najib said.

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Malaysia’s youth election: will the biggest ever cohort of under-40s voters make a difference?

After the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18, the youth vote has become key to the outcome of November’s election

Bangkok Post

Elections and old ties grip SE Asia

The Southeast Asian region is entering election mode -- starting with the upcoming snap election in Malaysia next month, followed by the national election next year in Thailand, which is tentatively set for May, and Cambodia's poll in July.

Al Jazeera

In search of stability, Malaysia to hold elections on Nov 19

The polls, a year earlier than scheduled, will be the first since the voting age was lowered to 18.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19

Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.

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The Independent UK

Malaysia's Mahathir, 97, to run in general elections

Malaysia’s 97-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad says he will defend his seat in the general elections expected next month

Reuters

Malaysia's Mahathir fears Najib would walk free if graft-tainted party wins polls

Malaysia's veteran politician and opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad predicted on Tuesday that disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak would be released from jail if his graft-tainted ruling party wins an upcoming general election.

Bangkok Post

Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob called for an early election on Monday, to win a stronger mandate and stabilise a rocky political landscape that has persisted in the wake of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and Covid crisis.

Reuters

Explainer-Key issues as Malaysia gets set to go to the polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob called for an early election on Monday, to win a stronger mandate and stabilise a rocky political landscape that has persisted in the wake of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal and COVID crisis.

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Malaysia’s Institutional Uncertainty

Despite graft conviction, Najib Razak’s return to power could be imaginable given the power dynamics in UMNO. As a first step, he is now seeking a pardon from the king.

The Independent UK

Jailed Malaysia's ex-PM Najib petitions king for pardon

Malaysia's Parliament speaker says jailed ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak has sought a pardon from the nation's king

Reuters

Goodbye to Birkins; Malaysia's former first lady could join husband Najib in jail

Rosmah Mansor, the former first lady of Malaysia, amassed hundreds of expensive Hermes Birkin handbags and diamond jewellery when her husband Najib Razak was prime minister.

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