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Malaysian ex-PM's wife sued over $346m of luxury goods
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is among companies that are suing the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak for allegedly obtaining over US$346 million worth of luxury goods through misappropriated funds.
Former Malaysia king halves Najib’s jail term to 6 years: report
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s prison sentence has been shortened to six years from 12 years in a decision by a board led by the former King Abdullah Ahmad Shah, according to a Channel News Asia report.
Why Malaysia recognises Hamas and what it means for US ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia unexpectedly jumped into the fraught politics of the Israel-Hamas war when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to maintain ties with Hamas even if his government were to come under outside pressure. Anwar has become one of the most vocal leaders in publicly criticising Israel, calling its military operations in Gaza the "height of barbarism".
Goldman sues Malaysia as 1MDB settlement dispute escalates
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/10/2023
» NEW YORK - Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated took the unusual step of suing Malaysia in a UK court amid festering disagreement over a settlement tied to its role in the 1MDB investment-fund scandal.
Malaysia minister ‘unaware’ Najib picked as state adviser
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/11/2021
» Malaysia’s Finance Minister Zafrul Abdul Aziz said he isn’t aware whether Najib Razak has been appointed as an adviser to the government, after a report said the former prime minister was offered a role to consult on the economy.
The contenders to become Malaysia’s next prime minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2021
» The race to become Malaysia’s next prime minister has started after Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down on Monday, with 220 members of parliament seeking to find someone who can form a stable government after more than a year of discord.
Malaysia prime minister’s survival hinges on passing budget
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/11/2020
» A year of turmoil in Malaysia is coming down to a budget vote in the next few weeks that will double as a test of confidence in Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, whose seven-month-old administration is hanging by a thread.
Malaysia’s embattled premier retains support of key ally
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/10/2020
» Malaysia’s biggest ruling party said it would continue to support the government, providing a reprieve for Prime Minister Muhyiddin amid calls for him to step down after a failed bid for emergency rule.
94-year-old Mahathir plots Malaysia comeback
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2020
» Mahathir Mohamad may be at least temporarily out of power, but the 94-year-old leader isn’t going down without a fight.
Malaysian parliament to pick new PM Monday
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2020
» KULA LUMPUR: Malaysian lawmakers will meet on Monday to resolve the country’s political impasse after the king failed to find any candidate with a clear majority to become the next prime minister.